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P-40 Warhawk Specifications

 
The Curtis P-40 Warhawk became one of the most important fighters of World War II, and was flown in every combat theatre. This legendary fighter is best known for the Flying Tiger markings of the American Fighter Group (AVG).
p-40 in flight.
P-40s are featured in the painting "Warhawks".
 
  • P-40 - Single seat interceptor fighter
  • First flight - October 14, 1938 (XP-40)
  • Total production - almost 14,000
  • Powerplant - Single 1,040-horsepower
    12-cylinder, V-1710-33 Allison
    liquid cooled piston engine
  • Climb rate to 14,000 ft. – 6 minutes, 42 seconds
  • Armament - six .50-caliber MG-52 machine guns
  • Wingspan - 37 ft., 4 in. (11.38 m)
  • Length - 33 ft., 4 in. (10.16 m)
  • Height - 12 ft., 4 in. (3.76 m)
  • Wing area - 236 sq. ft. (21.92 m2)
  • Weight - 9.100 lb. gross
  • Maximum speed - 362 mph.
  • Ceiling - 31,000 ft.
  • Range - 850 miles
 
Check out our P-40 Art Studies.
 
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