The book "XF-87 Blackhawk" offers a comprehensive analysis of the Curtiss-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk, an American prototype for an all-weather jet fighter. Originally designed as a successor to the P-61 Black Widow, the work highlights the development history and the challenges associated with this project. Readers gain insights into the technical specifications and the strategic considerations that led to the redesign of the original concept. The book is based on articles from Wikipedia and other free sources, providing a well-informed, albeit not primarily original, resource on this historic aircraft. It is a valuable resource for aviation enthusiasts and historians interested in the development of military aircraft in the post-war era.