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 …

The Curtiss P-40 was a sturdy fighter and innumerable pilots owe their lives to its rugged quality. Remembered as a "best second choice," it served with twenty-eight Allied and friendly nations.

Though often slower and less maneuverable than its adversaries, the P-40 earned a reputation in battle for extreme ruggedness. It served throughout the war but was eclipsed by more capable …

The P-40 Warhawk was a rugged and straightforward aircraft designed primarily for ground attack and close air support roles. It featured a single-seat, all-metal monoplane design with a radial …

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was developed and manufactured by Curtiss-Wright Corporation as a single-engine all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft during the late 1930s. Developed …

Whether it was the Tomahawk, Warhawk, or Kittyhawk, the Curtiss P-40 was a successful and versatile fighter aircraft during the first half of World War II. The shark-mouthed Tomahawks …

Jan 11, 2013 · The new aircraft was decidedly faster while retaining the pleasant flying characteristics of the P-36 and won a U.S. Army Pursuit Competition at Wright Field, Dayton, …

May 21, 2025 · The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was the third most widely produced American fighter of World War II, after the North American P-51 Mustang and the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.

The P-40 is most widely known as the aircraft of the Flying Tigers, aka the American Volunteer Group (AVG), who began fighting the Japanese in China during the early days of the Pacific …

Mar 9, 2016 · The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, made famous by the legendary Flying Tigers, was one of America’s most important fighter aircraft of World War II. The P-40 originated in 1938 as the …