FOV 1:72 RAF Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk Fighter, FOV812060A

Description: "Flying is hours and hours of boredom sprinkled with a few seconds of sheer terror." - Greg "Pappy" Boyington The P-40 was the best known Curtiss-Wright designed airplane of the Second World War. It was also one of the most controversial fighters, vilified by many as being too slow, lacking in maneuverability, having too low a climbing rate, and being largely obsolescent by contemporary standards even before it went into production. The inadequacies of the P-40 were even the subject of a Congressional investigation after the War ended. While these criticisms were certainly valid, it is also true that the P-40 served its country well, especially in China and Burma, during the opening phase of the War in the Pacific when little else was available to the US Army Air Corps. Along with the P-39 Airacobra, the P-40 was the only American fighter available in quantity to confront the Japanese advance until more modern aircraft could be delivered to frontline squadrons. This particular 1:72 scale replica of a RAF Curtiss P-40B Tomahawk Fighter that was attached to No.112 Squadron, then deployed to North Africa during October 1941. New for 2023! #FOV812060A Dimensions: Wingspan: 6-inches Length: 5-inches Features: - Diecast construction - Interchangeable landing gear - Plexiglass canopy - Accurate markings and insignia - Comes with seated pilot figure - Comes with display base - Comes with pose-able display stand FOV 812060 series 1:72 Curtiss P-40B Video will open in a new window Using the mobile app? Copy this link into your browser: Historical Account: "From Warhawk to Tomahawk" - The RAF's P-40B or Tomahawk IIA had extra .30 in (7.62 mm) U.S., or .303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns in the wings and a partially protected fuel system; the P-40C or Tomahawk IIB added underbelly drop tank and bomb shackles, self-sealing fuel tanks and other minor revisions, but the extra weight did have a negative impact on aircraft performance. (All versions of the P-40 had a relatively low power-to-weight ratio compared to contemporary fighters. Please note: We happily combine multiple sales into one order to reduce shipping charges. Please contact us first to determine the cost of shipping before proceeding to final checkout so we can clarify the procedure with you.

Price: 59.99 USD

Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida

End Time: 2024-01-25T13:57:22.000Z

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