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

Period: Second World War

Country: United States Of America

Model Dim.: 19,7 cm

P-40 E/K - Kittyhawk

SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 6 VARIATIONS

On the basis of the design associated with the previous single-seat radial motor fighter Curtiss P-36, the Curtiss P-40has become probably one of the most famous and used aircraft of the 2nd World War. Between 1941 and1944 he also played a key part in several operational theatres from North Africa to Italy, from Chinato the South Pacific. Characterized by a really robust and reliable aerodynamic framework, the CurtissP-40 was designed with an Allison V-12 engine, capable of delivering a lot more than 1,150 HP. Thanksto it, the Curtiss P-40 surely could achieve the rate of 580 Km / h. It served as air 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 had been greatly armed withsix 12.7 mm. M2 Browning machine guns set up inside wings. Also, because of its underwings hardpoints, in a position to carry almost 900 Kg. of bombs, it absolutely was also capable satisfy close air supportduties.