Prefab model 1/48 P-40 E/K KITTYHAWK fighter-bomber Italeri 2795 description SUPER STICKER FOR 6 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS Born as an evolution of its predecessor, the radial-engine Curtiss P-36, the Curtiss P-40 became one of the most famous and used aircraft of World War II. Between 1941 and 1944, it also played a fundamental role as an air superiority fighter and fighter-bomber in numerous theaters of action from North Africa to Italy, from China to the South Pacific. Featuring a very strong and reliable aerodynamic design, the Curtiss P-40 was powered by an Allison V-12 engine capable of producing over 1,150 horsepower and pushing the aircraft to a top speed of 580 km/h. In particular, the P-40E combined a strong design with respectable firepower for that time. Also known to Commonwealth forces as the Kittyhawk Mk I, the P-40E was armed with six M2 12.7mm Browning machine guns. installed in the wings. Often characterized by original liveries and strong visual impact, it was also used as a fighter-bomber due to its operational flexibility and ability to carry nearly 900 kg of bombs.
