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The Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk was a parasite fighter designed to be deployed from and recovered by a large rigid-framed airship, using a special hook/anchor system. It was designed early in 1930, and two prototypes and six production aircraft were delivered with an aim to serve on the USS Akron and Macon.
History
It was a biplane of all metal semi-monocoque fuselage structure and metal tail surfaces, with fabric-covered wings. It was powered by the Wright Whirlwind R-975-E3 radial engine and carried an armament of two 7.62mm Browning machine guns.
Originally intended to provide fighter protection for the dirigibles, the F9C-2s were used primarily to extend the reconnaissance capabilities of the parent airship. The Akron had a complement of three aircraft, while the Macon, which was lost on 12 February 1935, carried four F9C-2s. In order to increase their scouting range while the airship was on operations, some Sparrowhawks were modified by having their landing gear removed and replaced by a fuel tank.
Colour Schemes Included:-
Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - 9056 — U.S.S. Macon, November 1933
Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - 9057 — U.S.S. Macon, Summer 1933
Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - 9058 — U.S.S. Akron, Autumn 1932 to Spring 1933, U.S.S. Macon, Summer 1933
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History
It was a biplane of all metal semi-monocoque fuselage structure and metal tail surfaces, with fabric-covered wings. It was powered by the Wright Whirlwind R-975-E3 radial engine and carried an armament of two 7.62mm Browning machine guns.
Originally intended to provide fighter protection for the dirigibles, the F9C-2s were used primarily to extend the reconnaissance capabilities of the parent airship. The Akron had a complement of three aircraft, while the Macon, which was lost on 12 February 1935, carried four F9C-2s. In order to increase their scouting range while the airship was on operations, some Sparrowhawks were modified by having their landing gear removed and replaced by a fuel tank.
Colour Schemes Included:-
Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - 9056 — U.S.S. Macon, November 1933
Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - 9057 — U.S.S. Macon, Summer 1933
Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk - 9058 — U.S.S. Akron, Autumn 1932 to Spring 1933, U.S.S. Macon, Summer 1933
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