NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Curtiss P-40 is the famed aircraft of the Flying Tigers and the first U.S. fighter
aircraft capable of speeds over 300 mph. Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft are
also known as the Tomahawks and Kittyhawks.
The P-40 was one of the first aircraft to engage Japanese
aircraft at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. They were eventually flown
by 27 U.S. allies during World War Two.
At high speeds the aircraft was among the most maneuverable aircraft of its
time. At slower speeds, however, it was far less maneuverable.
It could out dive many other aircraft, but it lacked sustained climb
and high altitude performance. This was due to the aircraft
engine performance being limited by a single speed supercharger.
Warhawks were rugged, and could absorb a great deal of
damage while still bringing their pilots back to base. Operational
range was good by early war standards. Early model P-40 aircraft
had almost double the range of many fighter aircraft with the exception of Japanese fighter aircraft.
The P-40 lacked rear visibility, while
forward visibility for landings and taxi was limited. That, plus a
narrow landing gear, were responsible for quite a deal of damage to
the aircraft while on the ground, especially while landing.
The fighter acquired a reputation as a tough, easy to maintain aircraft
during operations in the deserts of North Africa, the jungles of New
Guinea and the Dutch East Indies, and frigid conditions in the
Soviet Union and Alaska.
The Warhawk proved effective when operating at lower altitudes.
It was relatively inexpensive to produce and it continued
in use as a ground support aircraft even after being surpassed
as a fighter aircraft.
It is said that although the Curtiss P-40 had a reputation as a mediocre
aircraft, suitable only for close air support, more recent data
show that it performed surprising well as an air-superiority
aircraft. It sometimes had heavy losses, but it also took a
heavy toll on Axis aircraft.
There are plenty of RC Curtiss P-40 Warhawk airplanes to choose from.
One of the larger scale model rc P-40 Warhawk airplanes is for sale by Nitro Planes with a span of 73". Power is by a 140 - four stroke.
There is also a .40 size, 54" wingspan rc P-40 Warhawk ARF for sale from Nitro Planes.
If you like to fly electrically, Nitro Planes has an electric powered P-40 Warhawk rc for you. Span is 36" and it
is powered by a 400 size geared motor.
Pictured above is a ARF electric powered Flying Styro rc P-40 Warhawk. Wing span of the rc airplane is 32".
Power comes from either a geared speed 300 or outrunner brushless motor.
In the picture immediately below is Mike Boliak and his
P-40 Warhawk rc from Nick Ziroli plans. Power for Mike's radio control airplane is
by a Sachs 4.2. The rc airplane has a wing span of 94". You can
find plans for the RC airplane at Nick Ziroli Plans.
Pictured next is a nice rc P-40 Warhawk from a Turn Key RC kit, built by
Fritz Walker. Wing span is 32". Power for the RC Airplane is a speed 400 size motor.
The third picture down is of the 1/5 scale rc P-40 Warhawk radio
control airplane for sale by American Eagle. It has a wing span of 96" and a length
of 78". Engines can be Zenoah 62, Sachs 4.2 and larger. Weight is around 28 lbs.
E-flite has a rc P-40 Warhawk ARF foamy for sale. Its wingspan is 25 1/2" and length is 22". Included is a 300 BL motor. Weight is just 7 oz.
Ultrafly Model, Taiwan has a rc P-40 Warhawk ARF foamy with a 37" wingspan and 32" length. You will need from 235 to 320 W motors to fly the 23 oz. model.
Kyosho has a 56" wingspan scale model rc P-40 Warhawk radio control airplane for sale that is made from balsa and ply. Its length is 46 1/2" and it is retract
ready. To power it you will need from .40 to .46 two cycle or a .52 four cycle engine.
Kit Cutters has kits and plans for the rc P-40 Warhawk for sale. Their scale rc model from Scale Plans & Photo Service has a 82" wingspan.
Kit Cutters has a 84" wingspan P-40 Warhawk rc from Jerry Bates Plans. You will need a G45, G62, or similar power engine. Weight is around 23 lbs.
Cleveland Model has plans for the rc P-40 Warhawk in a number of wingspans. They are 14", 19", 28", 37 1/2", 56", 75" and a giant scale 112".
The last picture on this page is of Paul Wilson and his good looking rc P-40 Warhawk built from a Byron kit. Its wingspan is 81" and length is 75".
The scale rc model airplane has a fiberglass fuselage and molded wings. Power comes from a Sachs 4.2 engine and weight is around 29 lbs.
Do you have a favorite rc P-40 Warhawk radio control airplane? If
so, please contact us.
Curtiss P-40
