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P-40N Warhawk 1/72 - SPECIAL HOBBY SH72502

SKU MPMS72502 EAN 8594071089993

Features

Scale: 1/72
Nation: United States of America
Period: WWII
Type: Aircraft
Price 25,20

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Description


P-40N Warhawk Island Warriors fighter plane kit in 1/72 scale - Special Hobby model.



The P-40N Warhawk "Island Warriors" is a variant of the famous U.S. Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter aircraft used during World War II. The name "Island Warriors" probably refers to the squadrons that operated in the Pacific islands, where Warhawks were widely used against Japanese forces.


Characteristics of the P-40N:





  1. Type:




    • Single-engine, long-range fighter, primarily employed for air superiority and ground attack missions.





  2. Design:




    • The P-40N is the latest and lightest version of the P-40. Its design included structural lightening compared to previous versions, as well as improvements in engine power and armament.





  3. Motorization:




    • Equipped with a 1,200-horsepower Allison V-1710 engine, which provided good performance especially at low altitude, making it suitable for close combat and ground attack.





  4. Armament:




    • The P-40N was armed with six Browning M2 12.7 mm machine guns and could carry bombs and drop tanks to increase range during light bombing missions or ground attacks.





  5. Performance:




    • Top speed: About 580 km/h


    • Autonomy: About 1,200 km, extendable with auxiliary tanks.


    • Operational altitude: About 10,000 meters.





  6. "Island Warriors:




    • The term "Island Warriors" refers to American airmen who operated in the Pacific theater during World War II. These pilots often flew from bases located on islands such as Guadalcanal, the Solomon Islands, and the Philippines, engaging in air battles and air support missions against Japanese forces.




Operational deployment:




  • The P-40N was widely employed by Allied air forces in the Pacific, where it proved effective in countering Japanese fighters such as the Zero. Although it was inferior to many other fighters of the time in terms of maneuverability and speed at high altitudes, its robustness, reliability, and firepower made it an effective weapon in the hands of experienced pilots.


In summary:



The P-40N Warhawk "Island Warriors" represents the final evolution of the P-40, a robust and versatile fighter employed primarily in the Pacific theater. The "Island Warriors" refers to the American pilots who used it to defend Pacific islands during World War II.