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P40 Curtis Tomahawk

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CURTISS P40TOMAHAWKWARBIRDAIRPLANESPISTON

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The Tomahawk is more than an airplane — it’s an attitude. It crossed deserts and distant valleys bearing iconic nose art, stories of courage, and that unmistakable shark mouth aimed at the horizon. It became the face of squadrons that made their mark in the sky: low passes, straight to the point, and a mission-driven mindset.

A glance at the P-40 Tomahawk brings back an era when every takeoff felt like a new chapter: dust on the strip, wind in your face, and a strong silhouette against the sun. It’s a machine with character — bold lines, striking colors, and a charisma that turns heads wherever it goes.

This package celebrates the Tomahawk’s spirit: squadron pride, dramatic fly-bys, and stories captured in photos and memory. Step in, close the canopy, and let the Tomahawk tell its tale — with presence, style, and the daring charm only true classics carry.

The P-40 Tomahawk is an American single-seat, single-engine, all-metal military fighter. The Tomahawk saw heavy use in the Second World War, notably with the famed Flying Tigers from 1941 to 1942. The fighter was coveted for its sturdiness, maneuverability, dive speed, and lethality. Its armament included four wing-mounted .30 caliber machine guns and two fuselage-mounted .50 caliber machine guns.

The P-40 took its maiden flight on October 14, 1938 and entered service in 1939. It served the militaries of several nations and retired in 1958. Several examples remain airworthy.

The P-40 features a low main wing with a span of 37 feet, 4 inches, a traditional empennage, and retractable landing gear. It is powered by a liquid-cooled, 12-cylinder piston engine that delivers up to 1,040 horsepower to a three-blade, constant-speed propeller. It has a top speed of 352 miles per hour, a ceiling of 32,400 feet above sea level, it climbs at 2,860 feet per minute, and it has a range of 730 miles.