Curtiss F6C Hawk facts for kids

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|- | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | |- |colspan="2" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #aaa;text-align:center;" |Curtiss F6C-1 Hawk in flight. |-

! Role | Fighter aircraft |- ! National origin | USA |- ! Manufacturer | Curtiss. |-

! First flight | 1925 |- ! Introduction | 1925. |-

! Status | Out of order. |- ! Primary user | US Navy. |-

! Number built | 75 examples |-

|} The Curtiss F6C Hawk was an American fighter plane. It was a special kind of aircraft called a biplane, meaning it had two main wings stacked one above the other. This plane was built using both wood and metal. The U.S. Navy used the F6C Hawk from 1925 until 1932.

About the Curtiss F6C Hawk

The Curtiss F6C Hawk was a very important plane in its time. It was designed to be fast and agile, perfect for air combat. The company that built it was called Curtiss, a well-known aircraft maker.

Design and Features

The F6C Hawk was a biplane, which was a common design for aircraft in the 1920s. This design helped planes be strong and easy to control. The plane's body was made from a mix of wood and metal. This made it light enough to fly fast but strong enough for military use.

Its Role in History

The U.S. Navy used the Curtiss F6C Hawk mainly as a fighter plane. This means its job was to protect other planes or attack enemy aircraft. It was part of the Navy's air fleet for about seven years. During this time, it helped pilots learn new flying skills and tactics. The F6C Hawk was also used in air races, showing off its speed and performance.

Images for kids

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  F6C racing plane.

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  The XF6C-6

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  Curtiss F6C-4 3-view drawing from L'Aéronautique October,1927

See also

In Spanish: Curtiss F6C Hawk para niños