MAQUETTE À MONTER - P-40K Warhawk '64th Fighter Squadron' Hasegawa | No. 09753 | 1:48
Prix régulier 39,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Manufacturer | Hasegawa |
| Size of the box | 34 x 19 x 5 cm |
Description
The Curtiss P-40 series saw action as a mainstay fighter with Allied air forces in every theater of World War Two. While no one could ever call it a top-of-the-line fighter, it was very easy to produce and maintain, and its rugged construction suited it well for ground support and bomber interception roles.
The P-40K was basically a F model design upgraded for improved high altitude performance through the installation of a Allison V-1710-73 engine. The enormous torque generated by the powerful Allison initially created serious yaw problems on takeoff -- a shortcoming later ameliorated by the addition of the rudder stabilizer tab that is the K model's most distinctive external feature.
More to read about the KIT here, thanks to scalemates, a Belgian Scale modeling database