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Curtiss XF15C-1 01215
Curtiss XF15C-1 01215 A large mixed-power naval fighter powered by a piston engine and a turbojet engine. 01215, the sole survivor of the three prototypes built, is currently on display at the Hickory Aviation Museum, North Carolina, on loan from National Naval Aviation Museum. (Note: the out of sequence Bureau number is due to the re-use of designation and bureau numbers from an earlier cancelled aircraft) Date: 1950s
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This photograph showcases the Curtiss XF15C-1 01215, a pioneering naval fighter aircraft from the 1950s that represents an intriguing fusion of piston and jet propulsion technology. The XF15C-1 was one of only three prototypes built by Curtiss, with 01215 being the sole survivor still in existence today. The XF15C-1 was an innovative design for its time, featuring a piston engine powering the propellers at takeoff and low speeds, while a turbojet engine took over for high-speed flight. This mixed-power configuration aimed to provide the best of both worlds: the efficiency and power of a piston engine for takeoff and landing, and the speed and agility of a jet engine during combat. Now, 01215 resides at the Hickory Aviation Museum in North Carolina, graciously on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum. The out-of-sequence Bureau number (XF15C-1) is a result of the re-use of designation and bureau numbers from an earlier cancelled aircraft project. Despite its complex history, this remarkable aircraft continues to inspire awe and fascination among aviation enthusiasts and historians alike. The XF15C-1 serves as a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of aviation pioneers during the 1950s, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in aircraft design.
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