Other Post Curtiss-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk

[pampa14]

The XF-87 was the last aircraft built by Curtiss Aircraft. The specification originally called for a twin-engine, single-place fighter, which evolved into an attack aircraft (XA-43) and finally to a quad-jet, twin-place, all-weather, high-altitude fighter. Two prototype XF-87s were built (S/N 45-59600 and 46-522), the second of which was modified to the sole XF-87A. The very large fighter was severely underpowered by four J34 turbojets and was redesigned for two J47 turbojets (XF-87A). A production order for 58 XF-87As and 30 RF-87s was canceled before any aircraft were constructed. A small compilation of photos can be found in the link:

http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/curtiss-wright-xf-87-blackhawk.html

 

[Bombardier]

Wow the program cost $11.3 Million!

Great information Buddy I didn't know about this aircraft before