The P-40 series served not only as a fighter for the United States Army Air Forces but also as a mainstay for Allied forces across every theater of World War II. While its performance was never considered top-tier, it excelled in mass production, was easy to handle, and highly durable—making it effective in ground attack missions and combat against bombers.
The P-40N underwent extensive weight reduction and became the most produced variant of the P-40 series, with approximately 5,200 units built. It was supplied to the air forces of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, and also provided to the Soviet Union. Notably, starting from the P-40N-5-CU model, a new canopy was introduced that significantly improved rearward visibility.
Specifications:
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 11.37 meters
- Length: 10.15 meters
- Height: 3.74 meters
- Loaded Weight: 4,014 kg
- Engine: V-1710-99 (Takeoff Power: 1,200 hp)
- Maximum Speed: 563 km/h (at 5,000 meters altitude)
- Armament: Six 12.7 mm machine guns