1/72 P-40B Warhawk 160/15P

Corgi is proud to present a brand new Aviation Archive tooling _ the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk/Tomahawk. The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is not generally regarded as one of the most accomplished fighters of the Second World War, but it is difficult to think of a more important aircraft for both Britain and America in the months following the end of the Battle of Britain. At a time when both Britain and France were desperate for as many modern monoplane fighters they could lay their hands on, the Curtiss P-40 was arguably the best aircraft the Americans had available and they allowed the French (this order was ultimately transferred to Britain) and British to order the fighter in large numbers. The P-40 was quick and easy to manufacture and allowed nations already in combat with Axis forces to obtain large numbers of new, modern fighters, enabling them to continue fighting on many fronts and buying them much needed time until the incredible industrial might of America could be brought to bear.

Features:

-Diecast metal construction with some plastic components

-Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details

-Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals

-Complete with stand and display box

-Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels

-Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight"

-Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures