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Curtiss F8C Helldiver

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The Curtiss F8C Helldiver was deployed as a fighter/bomber by the United States Marine Corps in 1925. It was originally designated the Curtiss F8C Falcon by the manufacturer.

Curtiss F8C Helldiver aircraft saw action in the Brazilian Air Force in their war of 1932, with the Bolivian Air Force in the Chaco War, and the Columbian Air Force fighting against Peru.

Curtiss F8C Helldiver aircraft were retired from U.S.M.C. active duty in 1936.

A total of 150 Curtiss F8C Helldiver aircraft were produced.


Specifications

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 fighter/bomber
two
Curtiss D12-E
435 h.p.
2,875 lbs.
4,475 lbs.
200 lbs.
none
6 x .30 cal.
27' 2"
38' 0"
98 mph
140 mph
950 fpm
14,000 feet
630 miles
1925



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Curtiss F8C Helldiver built by Jack Steward.


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The rc airplane picture immediately above and in the first two pictures below is the magnificent rc F8C Helldiver built by Jack Steward and flown by his brother Jay. The model has won numerous contests. It has a 64" wingspan and is 52" long. It is powered by a O.S. .91 four cycle engine. All up weight is 13 lbs. 4 oz.

The bottom picture is of the 1/12 scale rc F8C Helldiver posted to RC Groups by Ribstitch. We do not have information about its wingspan, length, weight, or power source.

Kit Cutters has the rc F8C Helldiver kit and plans for sale. It is a Dick Katz design and measures 48" wingspan, 38" length, and works best when pulled by a .40 two cycle engine.

Aerofred.com has three view drawings that can help in building a rc F8C Helldiver.

The AMA has rc F8C Helldiver plans for sale.  It builds to a 30" wingspan. Plan no. 31121.

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Jay Steward and his rc F8C Helldiver.


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Jay Steward readying his rc F8C Helldiver.


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Ribstitch holding his rc F8C Helldiver.



Megowcoup of RC Groups posted about the F8C Helldiver.

At RC Universe conhank was looking for a rc F8C Helldiver kit.

At RC Universe scale dail asked for rc F8C Helldiver pictures.

Kiwi of RC Groups posted about the F8C Helldiver.

At RC Groups kenny e posted PDF file plans for a rc F8C Helldiver.

DoctorWho of RC Groups mentions the F8C Helldiver in a posting.