2717 P-40E/K - Kitty Hawk WWII - Italeri 1/48  [IT-2717S]

Period: 2nd World War

Nation: Usa

Model Dim.: 19,7 cm

P-40 E/K - Kittyhawk

SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 6 VARIATIONS

On the basis of the design from previous single-seat radial motor fighter Curtiss P-36, the Curtiss P-40has become extremely famous and utilized aircraft the second World War. Between 1941 and1944 he additionally played a built-in component in many different operational theatres from North Africa to Italy, from Chinato the South Pacific. Characterized by a really robust and reliable aerodynamic framework, the CurtissP-40 ended up being certainly created using an Allison V-12 engine, effective at delivering over 1,150 HP. Thanksto it, the Curtiss P-40 demonstrably could attain the buying price of 580 Km / h. It served as environment superiority fighterand fighter bomber. One of the most effective version wound up being the P-40E. Used by U.S. fightersquadrons and, as Kittyhawk , by Commonwealth Air Forces, the P-40E happen significantly armed withsix 12.7 mm. M2 Browning machine firearms arranged inside wings. In addition, because of its underwings hardpoints, capable carry very nearly 900 Kg. of bombs, it had been additionally capable fulfill close environment supportduties.