Curtiss XSB3C

XSB3C-1
Three-view drawing of the XSB3C-1 from Johnson 2008.
General information
TypeTorpedo/dive bomber
ManufacturerCurtiss-Wright
Primary userUnited States Navy
Number builtNone
History
Developed fromCurtiss SB2C Helldiver

The Curtiss XSB3C was a proposed development by Curtiss-Wright of the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bomber, submitted to meet a U.S. Navy requirement for a new dive bomber to replace the SB2C in service. Considered inferior to the competing Douglas XSB2D and requiring higher grade fuel than was provided on aircraft carriers, the project was cancelled before any aircraft were built.