Was the P-40 a good plane?
The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is one of the best-liked airplanes of World War II, even though its performance was never quite up to that of its opponents. The most important thing about the P-40 to the United States was that it was available in ever-growing quantity to fight a war when no other fighters were.
How many P-40s are still flying?
A few aircraft were converted to TP-40N two-seat trainers. Today, about 20 P-40s of various models are airworthy and about 80 more are in museums or awaiting restoration. In 1947 the Royal Canadian Air Force put its P-40s up for sale at a price of $50.00 each.
What does P-40 stand for?
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What was the P-40 plane called?
P-40 Warhawk
P-40 Warhawk was the name the United States Army Air Corps gave the plane, and after June 1941, the USAAF adopted the name for all models, making it the official name in the U.S. for all P-40s.
What engine did a P-40 have?
Allison V-1710-19 engine
Due to supercharging reliability issues, it was ultimately decided that the XP-40, Curtiss Hawk, Model 81, would use a 1,160 hp (865 kW) Allison V-1710-19 engine with a mechanical supercharger.
How many guns did the P-40 have?
The P-40 prototype was armed with one . 50- and one . 30-caliber machine gun — the standard USAAC fighter armament during the 1930s — but the production model was armed with two .
What engine was in the P-40?
Reciprocating engineCurtiss P-40 Warhawk / Engine type
What model P-40 did the Flying Tigers use?
Our P-40E (Kittyhawk) This was the model that Welch and Taylor flew at Pearl Harbor. It was also the first model flown by the Flying Tigers. The British and Canadians called it the Tomahawk. The more powerful and faster P-40E was just coming into service at the beginning of the war.
How many P 40s were at Pearl Harbor?
Within Hangar 79 of the Pacific Aviation Museum on Ford Island, visitors have a unique opportunity to see a warplane that once defended Pearl Harbor from the Japanese surprise attack. The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk on display is one of the more than 14,000 that were built during the course of World War II.
How much does a P-40 Warhawk cost?
about $53,000
The P-40 cost about $53,000, the P-39 was $71,000 and the P-38 cost $126,000.