The correct answer is the Curtiss-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk (formerly designated as the XP-87 and XA-43), a prototype all-weather jet interceptor fighter aircraft and the company’s last plane. Designed as a replacement for the P-61 Black Widow, the XF-87 lost to the Northrop F-89 Scorpion. The loss of the contract was fatal; the Curtiss-Wright Corporation closed down its aviation division, selling its assets to North American Aviation.
The correct answer was submitted by both skybolt2003 and jeaton, necessitating a second tie breaker.
The second breaker, for Skybolt2003 and jeaton ONLY, will post shortly. If necessary, a 3rd tie breaker for skybolt2003 and jeaton will be posted to determine the overall winner of Series #5. Thank you all for playing, I hope you all are finding the quizzes enjoyable! Series #6 will start after the tie breakers are completed.
Brian [C):-)]