@crpdst2003 No, that's an Alison feature, Merlins (even Packard built ones) didn't have that. All you have to do is look at the P-51A which had the Alison aswell, that has the same upper cowling scoop while all Merlin engined ones didn't
@crpdst2003 actually, no...that's an Allison engine....the Merlin equipped P-40's didn't have the top-side air scoop (that would be the F and L models)
Superb aircraft. Was in the fight from day 1 to the end. Good at ground attack and although sometimes outclassed in air to air to combat, in good hands it still could hold its own. Beautiful as well,...only spitfire has better looks.
WRONG!!!!! The A-10 of WWII was the P-47 Thunderbolt. As a matter of fact, the A-10 is named the Thunderbolt II, not warthog. That is just a nickname.
Well I really think the P-40 is the A-10 of WWII because the P-47 was far more capable as an air-to-air fighter. The P-40, while still capable of dogfighting if it had to, really only excelled at ground attack roles.
The A-10 was never in WWII. The reason it is named Thunderbolt II is because it was made by the same people who made the P-47 Thunderbolt, which was used during WWII.
Nice video; great plane! One thing though: I do believe it steers on the ground using differential braking of the main gear, and not using the rudder.
see the small upper scoop on top of cowling....means that it is a Packard built Merlin equipt engine....
crpdst2003 1 year ago
@crpdst2003 No, that's an Alison feature, Merlins (even Packard built ones) didn't have that. All you have to do is look at the P-51A which had the Alison aswell, that has the same upper cowling scoop while all Merlin engined ones didn't
TopGunSGA 1 year ago
@TopGunSGA Yes, you're right I got it reversed...... finally dug out my P-40 profile booklet which had all models...
the Mustang success prevented the last P-40's marks being adapted but overall it was a huge success...
faster, better armed, and sturdier, tactics soon had it dominating its former foes...
crpdst2003 1 year ago
@crpdst2003 actually, no...that's an Allison engine....the Merlin equipped P-40's didn't have the top-side air scoop (that would be the F and L models)
chpman2013 1 month ago
Superb aircraft. Was in the fight from day 1 to the end. Good at ground attack and although sometimes outclassed in air to air to combat, in good hands it still could hold its own. Beautiful as well,...only spitfire has better looks.
komepollass 1 year ago
I've heard I can come hear and repeat obvious things to make myself sound like i know something .
CorellisMandolin 2 years ago
Check out my P40 videos
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BarryAir 2 years ago
WRONG!!!!! The A-10 of WWII was the P-47 Thunderbolt. As a matter of fact, the A-10 is named the Thunderbolt II, not warthog. That is just a nickname.
truckr74 2 years ago 8
agreed
blueflame53 2 years ago
Well I really think the P-40 is the A-10 of WWII because the P-47 was far more capable as an air-to-air fighter. The P-40, while still capable of dogfighting if it had to, really only excelled at ground attack roles.
bsg1206 2 years ago
@bsg1206 tell that to the Avg
Crommdagron 1 year ago
Excellent Plane! It was the A-10 WARTHOG of WW II for the United States Army Air Corps!
dmcdav 3 years ago
p-39...... but that is just me
yakovlev3a 3 years ago
The A-10 was never in WWII. The reason it is named Thunderbolt II is because it was made by the same people who made the P-47 Thunderbolt, which was used during WWII.
TheSteamLocomotive 2 years ago
nice plane
slayerrat 3 years ago
Take off with no flaps huh.
driftability 4 years ago
Sorry, Restored not rebuilt, there is a difference
Leweegibo 4 years ago
Yes it did see combat, flown in the war by Robert Warren, the plane is named Little Jeanne.
The pilot in the video will be Murray Griffith, who owns the company that rebuilt the aircraft, or Gus Larard, a friend of his and former RAAF pilot.
the company is called Precision Aerospace and is based in Wangaratta australia.
The plane has recently been sold to a French buyer
Leweegibo 4 years ago
This restored P-40N is missing it's main landing gear doors that are suppose to be on each side of the struts.
warhawk40 4 years ago
There are no doors on the P-40 landing gear.
R4dmort 3 years ago
yeah your right it is
slayerrat 3 years ago
Nice video; great plane! One thing though: I do believe it steers on the ground using differential braking of the main gear, and not using the rudder.
bbthing68 4 years ago