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

Based on the design of this previous single-seat radial engine fighter Curtiss P-36, the Curtiss P-40has become probably one of the most famous and used aircraft of the Second World War. Between 1941 and1944 he also played an integral part in many operational theatres from North Africa to Italy, from Chinato the Southern Pacific. Characterized by a tremendously robust and dependable aerodynamic framework, the CurtissP-40 ended up being designed with an Allison V-12 engine, capable of delivering above 1,150 HP. Thanksto it, the Curtiss P-40 surely could achieve the rate of 580 Km / h. It served as atmosphere superiority fighterand fighter bomber. One of the most successful variation was the P-40E. Utilized 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 weapons set up in wings. Additionally, because of its underwings hardpoints, in a position to carry almost 900 Kg. of bombs, it was additionally capable satisfy close atmosphere supportduties.