Curtiss XBTC

The Curtiss XBTC was an experimental single-seat single-engine torpedo bomber aircraft developed during World War II.

Second prototype Curtiss XBTC-2, BuNo 31402, of only two built, crashes at NATC Patuxent River, Maryland, during testing of 1
* February - Second prototype Curtiss XBTC-2, BuNo 31402, of only two built, crashes at NATC Patuxent River, Maryland, during testing of full-span Duplex wingflaps and 2

Made by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.

The Curtiss XBTC was an experimental single-seat, single-engine torpedo bomber aircraft developed during World War II.3
The Curtiss XBTC was an experimental single-seat, single-engine torpedo bomber aircraft developed during World War II. ~ . This plan was given the codename Operation Lobster.4
Empty Weight Lb
13410
Eng 1 Type
Radial engine
Max Speed Mph
374
Span In
Ceiling Ft
26200
Cruise Speed Mph
188
Max Speed Note
at 16
000 ft
Missiles
One torpedo
Bombs
Up to
Gross Weight Lb
21660
Span Ft
50
Number Built
2
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
2250
Height In
11
Gross Weight Note
with one Mk 13 torpedo
Manufacturer
Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Lists
* List of attack aircraft* List of military aircraft of the United States (naval)
First Flight
January 1945
Eng 1 Name
Pratt & Whitney R-4360-8A Wasp Major
Height Ft
12
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
425
Guns
1200.0
Length Ft
39
Prime Units
imp
Similar Aircraft
* AD Skyraider* AM Mauler* Kaiser-Fleetwings XBTK
Eng 1 Hp
3000
Eng 1 Number
1
Related
* Curtiss XBT2C
Category
Abandoned military aircraft projects of the United States
Carrier-based aircraft
Curtiss aircraft
United States attack aircraft 1940-1949
United States bomber aircraft 1940-1949
World War II torpedo bombers of the United States
Length In
Range Note
11280.0
Range Miles
1835

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