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

Period: Second World War

Nation: United States

Model Dim.: 19,7 cm

P-40 E/K - Kittyhawk

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Based on the design linked to the previous single-seat radial engine fighter Curtiss P-36, the Curtiss P-40has become one of the most famous and used aircraft for the second World War. Between 1941 and1944 he additionally played an integral part in several operational theatres from North Africa to Italy, from Chinato the South Pacific. Characterized by a truly robust and reliable aerodynamic framework, the CurtissP-40 had been fashioned with an Allison V-12 engine, with the capacity of delivering in excess of 1,150 HP. Thanksto it, the Curtiss P-40 clearly could achieve the rate of 580 Km / h. It served as atmosphere superiority fighterand fighter bomber. One of the more effective version ended up being the P-40E. Used by U.S. fightersquadrons and, as Kittyhawk , by Commonwealth Air Forces, the P-40E had been greatly armed withsix 12.7 mm. M2 Browning machine firearms set up inside wings. Additionally, because of its underwings hardpoints, able to carry very nearly 900 Kg. of bombs, it was additionally capable satisfy close atmosphere supportduties.