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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Curtiss P-36A 'Hawk'

Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss
  Base model:P-36
  Designation:P-36
  Version:A
  Nickname:Hawk
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:Pilot
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 28' 6" 8.6 m
  Height:8' 5" 2.5 m
  Wingspan: 37' 4" 11.3 m
  Gross Weight: 5,650 lb 2,562 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1830
  Horsepower (each): 1050

Performance
  Range: 830 miles 1,336 km
  Cruise Speed: 250 mph 402 km/h 217 kt
  Max Speed: 313 mph 504 km/h 272 kt
  Ceiling: 37,200 ft 11,338 m