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Draft:Curtiss VF-11

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The Curtiss VF-11 was a proposed carrier capable interceptor aircraft for the US Navy under Specification OS-113 and Curtiss-Wright's entry against the McDonnell FH Phantom, North American FJ-1 Fury and Vought F6U Pirate.

Variants

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VF-11

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First variant with large lail.[1]

VF-11A

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Second variant with squared-off large tail.[2]

VF-11B

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Third and final variant with V-tail.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Curtiss VF-11 Carrierborne Interceptor Proposal".
  2. ^ "Curtiss VF-11A Jet-Powered Fleet Defense Fighter Proposal".
  3. ^ "Curtiss VF-11B Carrierborne Fleet Defense Fighter Proposal".