Special Hobby 1/72 Curtiss P-40N Warhawk / Kittyhawk Mk.IV # 72484

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SH72484

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8594071089498

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The Curtiss P-40N Warhawk, known as the Kittyhawk Mk.IV in British Royal Air Force (RAF) service, was a legendary World War II fighter aircraft renowned for its ruggedness and versatility.

Produced by the American manufacturer Curtiss-Wright Corporation, the P-40N/Kittyhawk Mk.IV played a significant role in various theaters of the war.

The P-40N/Kittyhawk Mk.IV was powered by a liquid-cooled Allison V-1710 engine, which gave it respectable speed and performance.

It was characterized by its iconic shark-nose design, with a distinctive fuselage-mounted air intake, and it typically featured six .50 caliber machine guns in its wings, providing it with formidable firepower for its time.

One of the most notable features of the P-40N/Kittyhawk Mk.IV was its ability to withstand significant damage and continue flying, earning it the nickname "The Iron Dog." This durability made it a dependable aircraft for ground attack missions, bomber escort, and aerial combat.

The aircraft saw extensive use by both American and British Commonwealth forces, with the British adopting the name "Kittyhawk" for their versions.

It served in multiple theaters of war, including North Africa, the Mediterranean, the Pacific, and the China-Burma-India theater.

While it was outperformed by some of its contemporaries, such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Supermarine Spitfire, the P-40N/Kittyhawk Mk.IV made a lasting impact due to its reliability and the skill of its pilots.

Overall, the Curtiss P-40N Warhawk/Kittyhawk Mk.IV was a dependable and rugged fighter aircraft that played a crucial role in the early years of World War II, and it is remembered for its contributions to the Allied war effort and its distinctive design.

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SKU	SH72484
Manufacturer	Special Hobby
Scale	1/72
EAN	8594071089498
Short Description	The US-built P-40 Warhawk fighter aeroplane is one of the WW2 iconic types and flew also with the air forces of Commonwealth countries where it bore the name Kittyhawk. The final mass produced version was the P-40N, introduced to service in 1944, and with the allies known as the Kittyhawk Mk.IV. The truly superb model kit of this important fighter contains a decal sheet with markings for a No.87 Sqn RAAF machine named Black Magic flown by the only Aboriginal Australian pilot, F/Sgt Leonard Victor Waters. The other machine offered in the kit was used by No.450 Sqn RAAF operating in Italy and this kite wore a half nude girl emblem on its cowl.