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

Period: 2nd World War

Country: United States Of America

Model Dim.: 19,7 cm

P-40 E/K - Kittyhawk

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In line with the design from the past single-seat radial motor fighter Curtiss P-36, the Curtiss P-40has become very famous and utilized aircraft the 2nd World War. Between 1941 and1944 he additionally played an integrated part in a number of operational theatres from North Africa to Italy, from Chinato the South Pacific. Characterized by a truly robust and reliable aerodynamic framework, the CurtissP-40 was indeed made with an Allison V-12 engine, capable of delivering over 1,150 HP. Thanksto it, the Curtiss P-40 obviously could achieve the price of 580 Km / h. It served as environment superiority fighterand fighter bomber. One of the more effective version ended up being the P-40E. Employed by U.S. fightersquadrons and, as Kittyhawk , by Commonwealth Air Forces, the P-40E have been greatly armed withsix 12.7 mm. M2 Browning machine firearms arranged inside wings. In addition, due to its underwings hardpoints, capable carry very nearly 900 Kg. of bombs, it was also capable satisfy close environment supportduties.