Curtiss P-40N Warhawk

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The final production model of the famous P-40 Warhawk. Lighter and faster than the previous versions, the N series marked the apex of this highly successful WW2 fighter. Among notable wartime users aside from the USA were Australia, New Zealand, England and Russia. Some 5200 of the N model were built, and continued to be used by many many Allied air forces both during and after the WW2. This package contains not only carefully researched wartime variants, but also a modern restored version featuring modern radios for easier airshow and general flying activities.

The P-40N is a single-engine, single-seat fighter aircraft produced by Curtiss-Wright of the United States. The N was the final version of the venerable P-40 airframe, one of the most successful American combat aircraft of the Second World War.

The P-40, which Curtiss-Wright based on their earlier P-36 Hawk, took its maiden flight on October 14, 1938 and was introduced in 1939. The P-40N, manufactured from 1943 to 1944, incorporated a number of improvements over earlier models, notably making it lighter and faster. The company manufactured more than 5,200 N models.

The P-40N, like other members of the P-40 family, was considered a multi-role aircraft, capable of missions ranging from air superiority to reconnaissance. It was used most frequently, however, as a ground attack and light bombing platform. Armament varied, but most P-40N models had six wing-mounted .50 caliber machine guns and could carry up to 700 pounds of externally-mounted bombs.

The P-40N measures 31 feet, 9 inches in length, stands 12 feet, 4 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 37 feet, 4 inches. The aircraft features a standard tail unit and a retractable traditional undercarriage. It is powered by an Allison V-1710 V-12 piston engine that produces up to 1,150 horsepower and turns a Curtiss-Wright 3-blade, constant-speed propeller. The P-40N has a range of 750 miles, has a service ceiling of 29,100 feet above sea level, and climbs at 2,400 feet per minute. It cruises at 308 miles per hour and can sprint at up to 334 mph.

The P-40N Warhawk is one of World War II’s most distinctive and legendary fighter aircraft. In the cockpit, pilots can unleash a torrent of performance from the Warhawk, looping and rolling above the clouds, and racing straight-and-level at treetop level.

Specifications


CRUISE SPEED252 kt (290 mph / 466 kmh)
ENGINEAllison V12 1310 hp
MAX ALTITUDE29100 ft (8870 m)
RANGE716 miles (1152 km)
EMPTY WEIGHT5065 lbs (2297 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY160 US Gal (606 L)
LENGTH31 ft 8.5 in (9.665 m)
WINGSPAN37 ft 3.5 in (11.367 m)