updated...    05/10/10

          

 

 

P-40
World War II Fighter

Although many notable fighter designs came out of WWII, the plane that shouldered much of the fighting during the early months of the war was the Curtiss P-40.   It was the P-40 that inflicted damage on the attacking Japanese at Pearl Harbor, and the famous Flying Tigers used the P-40 to stop Japanese aggression in China before the USA was drawn into the conflict.   Black Hawk Models P-40 is decorated as a salute to the red-tailed devils of the 99th Fighter Squadron - the famous Tuskegee Airmen.   This all African-American squadron gained fame for their courage and tenacity and were the only squadron that never lost a bomber when they were flying escort.   This great replica will put a bit of avaition history in your flying circle.

  • WING SPAN: 18"
  • ENGINE: .049 TO .074
  • SKILL LEVEL: Easy
  • Kit includes:
    • Carved and hollowed fuselage
    • Shaped wings
    • Complete hardware package with wheels
    • Pilot figure included
    • Contains decals with colorful aircraft markings