SUPER!! Awesome images and sound! If I´m not wrong, the F model was the heaviest of all P-40s, but at least this one impressed me for its marvellous maneuvrability (since weight is supposed to be not such a great ally to handling...)
@AlanMartinNala This aircraft may not be the same weight as the war time version. There is no need for armour ammunition wartime radios and other wartime equipment.
@auldm Yes, but something hasn´t changed at all over the years: the design, aerodynamics. I prefer the P-40 better to the omnipresent Spitfire, and not to say the also dull P-51, but its large air intake is supposed to be an important aerodynamic brake that makes the P-40F slower than either of those. I wished that some experienced pilot who flew R. Royce Merlin-powered fighters like this P-40F, the Spit, the P-51 and the Buchon told the weak and strong points of each in terms of performances.
@pasley21 The P-40F was the best performing version because of the Merlin engine giving it the height above 20,000ft to meet the German 109 and Japanese Zero on equal terms.
in the description about the difference between the F and L models...the main difference was that the L model had 4 .50 cal machine guns as opposed to the full 6
SUPER!! Awesome images and sound! If I´m not wrong, the F model was the heaviest of all P-40s, but at least this one impressed me for its marvellous maneuvrability (since weight is supposed to be not such a great ally to handling...)
AlanMartinNala 2 months ago
@AlanMartinNala This aircraft may not be the same weight as the war time version. There is no need for armour ammunition wartime radios and other wartime equipment.
auldm 2 months ago
@auldm Yes, but something hasn´t changed at all over the years: the design, aerodynamics. I prefer the P-40 better to the omnipresent Spitfire, and not to say the also dull P-51, but its large air intake is supposed to be an important aerodynamic brake that makes the P-40F slower than either of those. I wished that some experienced pilot who flew R. Royce Merlin-powered fighters like this P-40F, the Spit, the P-51 and the Buchon told the weak and strong points of each in terms of performances.
AlanMartinNala 2 months ago
@AlanMartinNala actually, the K model was the heaviest and required a more powerful engine
chpman2013 1 month ago
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@AlanMartinNala actually, the K model was the heaviest and required a more powerful engine
chpman2013 1 month ago
@AlanMartinNala It was the Allison V-1710-73 powered P-40K that was the heaviest with a top speed of 370mph.
warhawk40 5 days ago
Geez one thing I love about seeing the P-40 at least here in America is hearing the Allison V-12, this one sounds like a P-51 or Spitfire :(
pasley21 4 months ago in playlist More videos from auldm
@pasley21 The P-40F was the best performing version because of the Merlin engine giving it the height above 20,000ft to meet the German 109 and Japanese Zero on equal terms.
warhawk40 4 months ago
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Oh I dont doubt it helped performance but the Merlin seems boring in a P-40 like I said I would rahter hear the allison in a P-40
pasley21 4 months ago
@pasley21 that's what havin' a Rolls Royce Merlin will do
chpman2013 3 months ago
Worked on the engine installation but didn't get to see it fly before it left AUS for the UK. Looks fantastic! Great vid and thanks for posting it.
DJV1650 4 months ago
@DJV1650 Thanks to you, and all those involved in it's return to the air. A great job well done.
auldm 4 months ago
in the description about the difference between the F and L models...the main difference was that the L model had 4 .50 cal machine guns as opposed to the full 6
chpman2013 5 months ago
Great clip, and excellent description !! Thanks
1339LARS 5 months ago
Another great clip of a classic fighter.
dorsai 5 months ago