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The Curtiss P-40 is the famed aircraft of the Flying Tigers and the first U.S. fighter aircraft capable of speeds over 300 mph.  Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft are also known as the Tomahawks and Kittyhawks.
 
Curtiss P-40 aircraft were one of the first aircraft to engage Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Curtiss P-40 aircraft were eventually flown by 27 U.S. allies during World War Two.
 
At high speeds the Curtiss P-40 was among the most maneuverable aircraft of its time. At slower speeds, however, it was far less maneuverable. It could out dive many other aircraft, but it lacked sustained climb and high altitude performance. This was due to the aircraft engine performance being limited by a single speed supercharger.
 
Curtiss P-40 aircraft were rugged, and could absorb a great deal of damage while still bringing their pilots back to base. Operational range of the Curtiss P-40 aircraft was good by early war standards. Early model Curtiss P-40 aircraft had almost double the range of many fighter aircraft with the exception of Japanese fighter aircraft.
 
Curtiss P-40 aircraft lacked rear visibility, while forward visibility for landings and taxi was limited. That, plus a narrow landing gear, were responsible for quite a deal of damage to the aircraft while on the ground, especially while landing.
 
The Curtiss P40 acquired a reputation as a tough, easy to maintain aircraft during operations in the deserts of North Africa, the jungles of New Guinea and the Dutch East Indies, and frigid conditions in the Soviet Union and Alaska.
 
The Curtiss P-40 proved an effective aircraft when operating at lower altitudes. The aircraft was relatively inexpensive to produce and it continued in use as a ground support aircraft even after being surpassed as a fighter aircraft.
 
It is said that although the Curtiss P-40 had a reputation as a mediocre aircraft, suitable only for close air support, more recent data show that it performed surprising well as an air-superiority aircraft. The Curtiss P-40 sometimes had heavy losses, but it also took a heavy toll on Axis aircraft.
 
A total of 16,800 Curtiss P-40 aircraft of all models were produced.
 
 
 

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fighter/bomber
$45,000
Allison
1,360 hp
one
33' 4"
37' 4"
6,350 lbs.
8,810 lbs.
6- .50 cal.
500 lbs.
280 mph
378 mph
2,240 fpm
38,000 feet
240 miles
10/14/38
1940
 
Radio Control Airplane

P-40 RC Airplane from Flying Styro.
 
Radio Control Airplanes:
 
 
CMP Model P40 Warhawk 140 - 73 " ARF Nitro Gas Radio Remote Controlled "Tiger Shark" Airplane RC Plane
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There are plenty of RC Curtiss P-40 airplanes to choose from.
 
One of the larger RC Curtiss P-40 airplanes is by CMP with a span of 73". Power for the radio control airplane is a 140 - four stroke.
 
There is also a CMP .40 size, 54" wingspan Curtiss P-40 ARF radio control airplane.
 
If you like to fly electrically, Nitroplanes has an electric powered RC Curtiss P-40 airplane for you. Span of the radio control airplane is 36" and it is powered by a 400 size geared motor.
 
Pictured above is a ARF electric powered Flying Styro RC P-40 airplane. Wing span of the rc airplane is 32". Power for the radio control airplane comes from either a geared speed 300 or outrunner brushless motor.
 
In the picture immediately below is Mike Boliak and his RC Curtiss P-40 airplane. from Ziroli. Power for Mike's radio control airplane is by a Sachs 4.2. The rc airplane has a wing span of 94". You can find plans for the  P-40 RC airplane at Nick Ziroli Plans.
 
Pictured next is a nice RC Curtiss P-40 airplane from a Turn Key RC kit, built by Fritz Walker. Wing Span of the Turn Key radio control airplane is 32". Power for the RC P-40 Airplane is a speed 400 size motor.
 
The last picture on the page is of the American Eagle 1/5 scale Curtiss P-40 radio control airplane. The RC Curtiss P-40 airplane has a wing span of 96" and a length of 78". Recommended engines for the radio control airplane are Zenoah 62, Sachs 4.2 and larger. All up weight of the  P-40 RC Airplane is around 28 lbs.
 
Do you have a favorite Curtiss P-40 radio control airplane? Do you know of any additional RC P-40 airplane plans, ARF's or kits you can recommend. If so, please contact us.



Radio Control Airplane
Mike Boliak and his P-40 rc airplane.
 
Radio Control Airplane

RC P-40 Airplane from Turn Key RC.

Radio Control Airplane
RC Airplane from American Eagle.