Eduard kits 1/48 Curtiss P-40E Warhawk # 82241

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EDK82241

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8591437598618

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The Curtiss P-40E Warhawk was one of the most widely used American fighter aircraft of the early Second World War and played a crucial role during a critical period of the conflict.

Developed by Curtiss-Wright, the P-40 series was designed as a robust, reliable fighter capable of operating in harsh conditions and from rough forward airfields.

The P-40E variant introduced increased firepower, featuring six .50 calibre machine guns mounted in the wings, replacing earlier mixed-calibre armament.

Powered by the Allison V-1710 liquid-cooled V-12 engine, the P-40E offered good low-to-medium altitude performance, strong diving ability, and excellent structural strength, although it was less effective at high altitude compared to some contemporary fighters.

Operationally, the P-40E saw extensive service across multiple theatres, including North Africa, the China–Burma–India theatre, the Pacific, and the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease.

It is particularly associated with the American Volunteer Group, the “Flying Tigers,” whose distinctive shark-mouth markings became iconic and synonymous with the type.

While not the most advanced fighter of the war, the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk earned a reputation for durability, firepower, and versatility.

In capable hands, it proved an effective combat aircraft and remains one of the most recognisable Allied fighters of the Second World War.

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SKU	EDK82241
Manufacturer	Eduard Kits
Scale	1/48
EAN	8591437598618
Short Description	The ProfiPACK edition kit of American WWII fighter aircraft Curtiss P-40E Warhawk in 1/48 scale. The kit offers 6 marking options of USAAF, RAF and RNZAF users. - Plastic parts: Eduard - Marking options: 6 - Decals: Eduard - PE parts: yes, pre-painted - painting mask: yes - resin parts: no Colour Schemes David L. Hill, 2nd FS, AVG, 14th AF, Kuomintang, China, May 1942 ET795, 1Lt. Clay Tice, Jr, 9th FS, 49th FG, Port Moresby, New Guinea, 1942 11th FS, 343rd FG, Adak, Adak Island, 1942 ET600, Lt. Andrew J. Reynolds, 9th FS, 49th FG, Darwin, Australia, August 1942 AK772, Sqn. Ldr. Clive Caldwell, F/Sgt Henry G. Burney, No. 112 Squadron (RAF), LG152 Gambut, Libya, March-May 1942 NZ3097, F/O Aitken M. Davis, No. 15 Squadron RNZAF, Espiritu Santo, 1943