I don't think people in general realize that the advantages and disadvantages of one WWII aircraft design vs. another were compensated for with great piloting skill and tactics. The P40 had a lot of disadvantages but when minimized via tactics were deadly to the enemy. I'm sure the same holds true today with moder jet fighters it's just that there hasn't been a war between equal sides to exploit these traits. Thank God for that.
@ahz123 Re-read my post. I specified WWII aircraft. Replying to @ReFleXG4M1NG's claim that it was one of the best three planes of WWII, not the best plane of "ever". So no, I did not specify early war vs. late war, razor-back P-51 vs. bubble canopy P-51 etc. That said, it's a beautiful restoration job and its great to have old warbirds flying.
Great job, beautiful bird, she looks good
dragonheart1947 3 weeks ago
Who would dislike this video ???? I wish they could not do that so disrespectful.
bleyland629 1 month ago
So nice to see a recovered P-40 fliesagain
kyffaa 6 months ago
1:54 on... the sound literally sent chills down my spine over and over.. fucking gorgeous
TeeeeJayH 7 months ago
Great video thanks for sharing...
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txnetcop 7 months ago
@Harold10447 Allison V-1710. 12 cylinders, 1,710.6 cubic inch displacement. That is one heck of a sound!
DEP717 7 months ago
I don't think people in general realize that the advantages and disadvantages of one WWII aircraft design vs. another were compensated for with great piloting skill and tactics. The P40 had a lot of disadvantages but when minimized via tactics were deadly to the enemy. I'm sure the same holds true today with moder jet fighters it's just that there hasn't been a war between equal sides to exploit these traits. Thank God for that.
JaleelJohanson62 7 months ago 2
What type of ENgins.
Harold10447 8 months ago
anyone else notice how much the P40 looks like a 109, i never noticed that before.
adampope64 9 months ago
@ahz123 Re-read my post. I specified WWII aircraft. Replying to @ReFleXG4M1NG's claim that it was one of the best three planes of WWII, not the best plane of "ever". So no, I did not specify early war vs. late war, razor-back P-51 vs. bubble canopy P-51 etc. That said, it's a beautiful restoration job and its great to have old warbirds flying.
FinnMcRiangabra 11 months ago