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Curtiss-Wright F9C Sparrowhawk
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Curtiss-Wright F9C Sparrowhawk

1931 fighter biplane family by Curtiss

8Units built

Overview

The Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk is a light 1930s biplane fighter aircraft that was carried by the United States Navy airships USS Akron and Macon. It is an example of a parasite fighter, a small airplane designed to be deployed from a larger aircraft such as an airship or bomber.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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