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Curtiss P-40N Warhawk
Did You Know?
- The P-40 was America's foremost fighter in service when World War II began.
- They engaged Japanese aircraft during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the invasion of the Philippines in December 1941.
- They were also flown in China in early 1942 by the famed Flying Tigers and in North Africa in 1943.
- The P-40 earned a reputation in battle for its extreme ruggedness.
Specifications
| Crew | One |
| Wingspan | 37 ft. 4 in. |
| Length | 31 ft. 9 in. |
| Height | 12 ft. 4 in. |
| Maximum Weight | 9,100 lbs. |
| Armament | Four .50-cal. machine guns |
| Maximum Speed | 362 mph |
| Range | 850 miles |
| Service Ceiling | 30,000 ft. |
| Engine | Allison V-1710 12-cylinder, producing 1,150 hp |
| Number Produced | 14,000+ |

