Based on the design of the earlier Curtiss P-36 single-seat radial engine fighter, the Curtiss P-40 became one of the most famous and widely used aircraft of World War II.
Between 1941 and 1944 it also played a key role in many areas of operations from North Africa to Italy, from China to the South Pacific.
The Curtiss P-40 featured a very robust and reliable aerodynamic structure and was equipped with an Allison V-12 engine capable of producing more than 1150 horsepower.
Thanks to this, she was able to reach a speed of 580 km/h.
She served as an air superiority fighter and fighter-bomber. One of the most successful versions was the P-40E.
This was used by US fighter squadrons and, as Kittyhawk, by the Commonwealth Air Forces and was equipped with six 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns in the wings.
In addition, thanks to the attachment points under the wings, it is capable of supporting almost 900 kg.
Plastic model kit
Scale 1:48
unbuilt / unpainted
Between 1941 and 1944 it also played a key role in many areas of operations from North Africa to Italy, from China to the South Pacific.
The Curtiss P-40 featured a very robust and reliable aerodynamic structure and was equipped with an Allison V-12 engine capable of producing more than 1150 horsepower.
Thanks to this, she was able to reach a speed of 580 km/h.
She served as an air superiority fighter and fighter-bomber. One of the most successful versions was the P-40E.
This was used by US fighter squadrons and, as Kittyhawk, by the Commonwealth Air Forces and was equipped with six 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns in the wings.
In addition, thanks to the attachment points under the wings, it is capable of supporting almost 900 kg.
Plastic model kit
Scale 1:48
unbuilt / unpainted
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