Hasegawa [JT86] 1:48 P-40E Warhawk

Scale … 1:48
Item no … JT86 (09086)

The P-40 series not only served the U.S. Army Air Forces but also played a key role as a primary fighter for the Allies in various battlefields of World War II. Although its performance wasn't top-tier, its excellent mass-production capability, ease of handling, and robustness made it excel in ground attack missions and bomber interception.

The P-40E, the initial mass-produced model with approximately 2,300 units produced, made its maiden flight in August 1941. While it didn't show performance improvements compared to the previous D model, its armor and armament were enhanced, increasing its practicality. At the onset of the war, the 24th Pursuit Group in the Philippines had 72 units of the E model. One of its units, the 17th Pursuit Squadron, shot down the Type 97 Fighter (Ki-27) and produced the U.S. Army's first ace in World War II.

Data
Crew: 1 person
Length: 9.67m
Wingspan: 11.37m
Height: 3.77m
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,607kg
Engine: V-1710-39 (Takeoff Power: 1,150hp)
Top Speed: 570km/h (at an altitude of 4,570m)
Armament: 12.7mm machine guns ×6
First Flight: August 1941