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Curtiss XP-46. The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter-bomber that first flew in 1938. The P-40 design was a modification of the previous Curtiss P-36 Hawk which reduced development time and enabled a rapid entry into production and operational service. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers ...
The P-40N was the most produced variant of the Warhawk, with 5220 aircraft built. [3] In an attempt to increase performance, Curtiss lightened the P-40M by introducing a lightweight structure, lighter, smaller-diameter undercarriage wheels, removing two of the guns, and installing aluminum radiators and oil coolers.
List of surviving Curtiss P-40s. P-40E-1CU 41-36084. RAAF P-40E Kittyhawk A29-133 Polly. Australian War Memorial. The Curtiss P-40 was an American single-engine, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground attack aircraft. Flown by the air forces of 28 nations, when production of the P-40 ceased in November 1944, 13,738 had been built.
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A .
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt is a World War II-era fighter aircraft produced by the American company Republic Aviation from 1941 through 1945. It was a successful high-altitude fighter, and it also served as the foremost American fighter-bomber in the ground-attack role. Its primary armament was eight .50-caliber machine guns, and it could ...
Nose art. Not to be confused with nose job, nose-jewels, or nose piercing. Virgin Atlantic nose art on 'Varga Girl', an Airbus A340-600. This particular nose art is used across Virgin Atlantic's fleet, and is officially named the Flying Lady. [1] Nose art is a decorative painting or design on the fuselage of an aircraft, usually on the front ...
The Tuskegee Airmen/tʌsˈkiːɡiː/[1]was a group of African Americanmilitary pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II. They formed the 332nd Fighter Groupand the 477th Bombardment Group (Medium)of the United States Army Air Forces(USAAF). The name also applies to the navigators, bombardiers, mechanics, instructors ...
Bell P-63 Kingcobra. Bell P-76. The Bell P-39 Airacobra is a fighter produced by Bell Aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. It was one of the principal American fighters in service when the United States entered combat. The P-39 was used by the Soviet Air Force, and enabled individual Soviet pilots to score the ...