We received the following email from Paul Templeton: "Most of the rc airplanes in my collection are war birds, and I couldn't wait to
get my hands on the Nitroplanes rc P-40 Warhawk. I just love the shark
mouth paint scheme, and the ad for the rc P-40 made it look terrific.
When the rc P-40 was delivered, I immediately noticed how well it was packed.
I went through all of the parts and they were all there, and in good
shape. The model went together easily and it was soon ready for a few
final steps to make it look more realistic. I sprayed the entire model
with dullcote to get rid of the new plane shine. I also airbrushed some
exhaust and wear marks on it.
Now the rc P-40 was just about ready for its first flight. I double checked the c/g and controls to make sure that they
were all working properly. The rc P-40 Warhawk needed to gather speed before
finally climbing into the air. It likes to fly fast. It can do some
very scale-like rolls, and they can be even faster if you increase the
throws. There is plenty of power for loops from level
flight. They can be as big as you like. If you pull back on the elevator very
quickly, the rc P-40 will do a fantastic snap roll. When it is
time to land, keep the speed up and grease it onto the runway.
The NitroPlanes rc P-40 has become one of my favorites. It has great performance and looks terrific too!"
Thank you for writing Paul. We appreciate your review of the NitroPlanes rc P-40.
The rc P-40.
The rc P-40 from Nitro Planes has a wingspan of 55" and is 43" long.
It comes with a brushless motor and retractable landing gear. Weight is around 2.4 lbs.
The P-40 is the famed aircraft of the Flying Tigers and the
first U.S. fighter aircraft capable of speeds over 300 mph.
P-40 Warhawk aircraft are also known as the Tomahawks and Kittyhawks.
NitroPlanes rc P-40.
The above rc P-40 from NitroPlanes, comes in two color schemes, and is complete with radio, brushless
motor, and everything else to fly right out of the box. Wingspan is 31 1/2" and length is 27". Weight is around 14 oz.
The P-40 was one of the first aircraft to engage Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. They were eventually flown by 27 U.S. allies during World War Two.
The rc P-40 from NitroPlanes.
NitroPlanes also has a rc P-40 for engine power, shown above. Its wingspan is 53 1/2" and it is 46" long. You will need from a .40 to .46 two stroke or .52 to .63 four stroke engine. Weight is about 6 lbs. all up.
At high speeds the 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 stage supercharger.
Mike Boliak and his rc P-40.
Mike Boliak's rc P-40 is built from Nick Ziroli plans. Power is by a Sachs 4.2. It has a wingspan of 94". You can find plans for sale at Nick Ziroli Plans.
P-40 aircraft were rugged, and could absorb a great deal of damage while
still bringing their pilots back to base. Operational range was good by
early war standards. They had almost double the
range of many fighter aircraft, at the begining of the War, with the
exception of Japanese fighter aircraft.
A rc P-40 from Turn Key RC.
The nice looking rc P-40 is from a Turn Key RC kit, built by Fritz Walker. Wingspan is 32". Powering it is a speed 400 size motor.
The P-40 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 rc P-40 from American Eagle.
The 1/5 scale rc P-40 from American Eagle has a wingspan of 96" and a length
of 78". Engines can be Zenoah 62, Sachs 4.2 and larger. Weight is around 28 lbs.
The P-40 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.
Paul Wilson and his rc P-40.
Paul Wilson and his good looking rc P-40 built from a Byron kit has a wingspan that is 81" and length is 75". The
scale rc model airplane has a fiberglass fuselage and molded wings. Power comes from a Sachs 4.2 engine and weight is around 29 lbs.
The P-40 proved effective when operating at lower altitudes. It 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 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. It sometimes had heavy losses, but it also took a heavy toll on Axis aircraft.
A total of 16,800 of the aircraft were produced.
Flying Styro has a rc P-40. Wingspan of the rc airplane is 32". Power comes from either a geared speed 300 or brushless motor.
On eBay theire are rc P-40 plans for sale.
Guillow's has a free flight rubber power model with a 16 1/2" wingspan. This type of model has often been converted to a rc P-40 using electric motor power.
E-flite has a rc P-40. Its wingspan
is 25 1/2" and length is 22". Included is a 300 BL motor. Weight is just 7 oz.
Ultrafly Model, Taiwan has a rc P-40 with a 37" wingspan and 32" length. You will need from 235 to 320 W motors to fly the 23 oz. model.
Kyosho has a 56" wingspan rc P-40 that is made from balsa and ply. Its length is 46
1/2" and it is retract ready. To power it you will need from .40 to .46 two cycle or a .52 four cycle engine or the equivalent electric motor.
Kit Cutters has kits and plans for the rc P-40. Their scale rc model from Scale Plans & Photo Service has a 82" wingspan.
Kit Cutters has a 84" wingspan rc P-40 from Jerry Bates Plans. You will need a G45, G62, or similar power engine. Weight is around 23 lbs.
Cleveland Model has plans for the rc P-40. They are 14", 19", 28", 37 1/2", 56", 75" and a giant scale 112" wingspan.
Niko Sales & Services Centre, Malaysia, has a rc P-40. It has a wingspan of 34" and is 29" long. A brushless motor is included. Weight is around 18 oz.
Huayu Hobby Limited, China has a rc P-40. The ready to fly model has a wingspan of 27" and is 21" long. It comes complete with a radio, flight battery, and brushless motor. Weight is only around 7 oz.
Shenzhen Lu Rui Trading Co., Ltd., China has a rc P-40. It is shown as powered by a brushless motor.
Yongkang Fly Model Factory, China, has a rc P-40. It has a wingspan of 54" and is 46 1/2" long with a weight of around 5 1/2 lbs. Power can come from .46 two stroke or .63 four stroke engine.
Shenzhen Linpa Technology Ltd., China, has a rc P-40 with a wingspan of 31 1/2". Length is 27" and weight is around 14 oz.
HobbyTron has a rc P-40 that comes as a ARF. Its wingspan is 34".
Airfield makes a rc P-40 kit. It has a wingspan of 31 1/2" and needs a Speed 400 size motor for power.
Airframe has a rc P-40 Warhawk kit. Wing span is 36", length is 31" and weight is around 1 lb. It is of all wood construction and uses a geared Speed 400 size motor for power.
Hobby-Lobby has a rc P-40. Its wingspan is 25 1/2" and it is 22" long. Power comes from a brushless motor.
A Main Hobbies has a rc P-40 with a 56" wingspan. It needs a 600 to 800 wt. motor for power.
HobbyZone has a rc P-40. Its wingspan is 64 1/2" and it is 52" long. Engines can be from
.61 to 1.0 two cycle or from .91 to 1.0 four cycle. Weight is around 7 3/4 lbs.
RC Hobbies has a rc P-40 with a 64 1/2" wingspan. It needs from .60 to .78 two cycle or from .91 to 1.0 four cycle engines and weighs around 8 lbs.
Platraco has a micro size rc P-40. It has a wingspan of 10".
Amazon has a rc P-40 Warhawk with a 55" wingspan.
At Hooked on RC Airplanes there is a picture and description of a P-40 with links to rc P-40 plans for sale on eBay.
At DH Gate.com we found a page that has a rc P-40 with SSS 2.4G on its picture.
Trend Times Toys has a rc P-40. It is made from balsawood and ply and has a wingspan of 34". It needs a Speed 400 size motor for power. Weight is around 16 oz.
Wonder Hobby has a rc P-40. It has a 73" wingspan and needs a 1.40 4C engine for power.
At RC Universe samparfitt started a rc P-40 construction thread, jddickers had a rc P-40 for sale and Mathew Kirsch wrote a column detailing a rc P-40. Tom Pierce of RC Universe wrote a column all about the rc P-40.
At RC Groups helifann started a thread about his new rc P-40, KentuckyColonel was asking for advice about building and flying a rc P-40 and Albert Wahrhaftig wrote a column detailing the rc P-40.
Dan Jotlowsky recently acquired a rc P-40 with a 72" wingspan, powered by a YS 1.20 engine.
Last week at the field, Ken Williams showed off his rc P-40 with a wingspan of 95". Power comes from a Quadra 75 engine. Weight is about 35 lbs.
Bill Franks has a 102" wingspan rc P-40. The giant scale model weighs about 44 lbs. and is powered by a 3W80 engine.
William Michaels has a rc P-40 Warhawk that he built from Ziroli Plans. He powers it with a Sachs 4.2 engine. Wingspan is 94" and weight is around 37 lbs.
Mike Waynes built a rc P-40 with a 96" wingspan. A Quadra 75 engine powers the approximately 40 lb. radio control rc airplane.
Don Patricks brought in his rc P-40 with a 94" wingspan. It uses a Brison 4.2 engine to pull its 34 lbs. through the air. It hasn't flown yet, but if it flys as good as it looks, Don's rc P-40 is a winner!
Ralph Davidson scratch built his rc P-40. Its wingspan is 98", and weight is about 40 lbs. A Sachs 4.2 engine provides the motivation.
Frank Thornton has a rc P-40 with a 94" wingspan. Its fuselage is glass fiber and wings are balsa over foamy. Power comes from a J&A 4.2 engine and weight is about 34 lbs.
Lou Williams flys a rc P-40 using G62 power. Its weight is around 33 lbs.
Mary Beckman has a 120" wingspan rc P-40 she loves to fly. It was the last rc airplane built by her husband Jack before he passed away. Power is from a 7.3 Husky engine and weight is around 50 lbs.
Frank Stratankowski built a rc P-40 from Zirolli plans. Wingspan is 94", engine is a Quadra 75, and weight is around 34 lbs.
At YouTube pahtreekM posted a video of his rc P-40.
NitroPlanes posted a nice video of their rc P-40 at YouTube, they also posted a video at YouTube showing the assembly of their ARF P-40 you may like to check out.
At Metacafe myrcflyin posted a video of a rc P-40 that shows some good flying.
RC P-40 Warhawk
