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Curtiss XSBC-1 'Helldiver'

Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss


  Base model:SBC
  Designation:XSBC
  Version:-1
  Nickname:Helldiver
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1934-1946
  Basic role:Scout Bomber
  Status:Experimental

Specifications
  Length: 28' 4" 8.6 m
  Height:12' 7" 3.8 m
  Wingspan: 34' 0" 10.3 m
  Wingarea: 317.0 sq ft 29.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 4,841 lb 2,195 kg
  Gross Weight: 7,632 lb 3,461 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-34
  Horsepower (each): 950

Performance
  Cruise Speed: 127 mph 204 km/h 110 kt
  Max Speed: 237 mph 381 km/h 205 kt
  Climb: 1,860 ft/min 566 m/min
  Ceiling: 27,300 ft 8,320 m