Curtiss-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk
The Curtiss-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk (previously designated the XP-87) was a prototype American all-weather jet fighter-interceptor, and the company's last aircraft project. Designed as a replacement for the World War II–era propeller-driven P-61 Black Widow night/interceptor aircraft, the XF-87 lost in government procurement competition to the Northrop F-89 Scorpion. The loss of the contract was fatal to the company; the Curtiss-Wright Corporation closed down its aviation division, selling its assets to North American Aviation.
| XF-87 Blackhawk | |
|---|---|
| Role | Interceptor aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss-Wright |
| First flight | 5 March 1948 |
| Status | Canceled 10 October 1948 |
| Primary user | U.S. Air Force |
| Number built | 2 |
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