Curtiss SC Seahawk

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The SC Seahawk was developed in 1942 to replace the Curtiss Seamew and the Vought Kingfisher, which were both 1937 designs. The Seahawk was required to be convertible from a float version to a landing gear configuration and vice versa. The first production aircraft were delivered in October 1944.

Curtiss SC Seahawk

Type:		scout or anti-submarine aircraft
Crew:		1: Pilot
Armament: 	two .50 cal forward firing machine guns
		up to 650 lb. of bombs

Specifications:
	Length:        	36' 4.5" (11.09 m)
	Height:        	12' 9" (3.89 m)
	Wingspan:      	41' 0" (12.50 m)
	Wing area:	280 sq. ft (26.01 sq. m)
	Empty Weight:  	6320 lb (2867 kg)
	Max Weight: 	9000 lb (4082 kg) max at takeoff

Propulsion:
	No. of Engines:	1
	Powerplant:    	Wright R-1820-62 Cyclone radial
	Horsepower:	1350 hp

Performance:
	Range:		625 miles (1006 km)
	Cruise Speed:   125 mph ( 210 km/h)
	Max Speed:      313 mph ( 504 km/h) at 28,600 ft
	Ceiling:       	37,300 ft (11,370 m)

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