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P-40 Warhawk
The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, often called "The Flying Tiger", was the only fighter plane being manufactured in quantities when World War II broke out. It saw action first in China and Burma with General Claire Chennault's Volunteer Group. It was later used by the R.A.F. in the Middle East.
| SPECIFICATIONS Span: 37 ft. 4 in. Length: 31 ft. 9 in. Height: 12 ft. 4 in. Weight: 9,100 lbs. loaded Armament: Six .50-cal. machine guns; 700 lbs. of bombs externally. Engine: Allison V-1710 of 1,150 hp. Cost: $45,000 |
PERFORMANCE Maximum speed: 362 mph. Cruising speed: 235 mph. Range: 850 miles Service Ceiling: 30,000 ft.
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