In early 1942, the American Volunteer Group's success over China did wonders for U.S. morale following Pearl Harbor. The Flying Tigers and their shark-mouthed P-40 warhawks destroyed nearly 300 enemy aircraft while losing only 21 of their own. This sport-scale P-40 ARF does the WWII legend proud – with a high-quality design and the versatility to please every low-wing pilot.
Great Planes includes a fiberglass cowl and lightweight, balsa/ply main structures covered in an attractive Flying Tigers trim scheme.
The camouflage color scheme is topped off with such instantly identifiable details as this "Flying Tigers" insignia – lending just enough realism to turn each flight into a WWII adventure.
You can assemble this model for belly landings or with the fixed wire landing
gear provided.
Warbird models of this size are typically foam or plastic, but the P-40 Warhawk is all-wood. Its construction quality and performance are superb – equal to any sport-scale model in the popular
Great Planes lineup!
The P-40 Warhawk comes covered in a trim scheme that captures the camouflage colors of the WWII Allied fighter. Decals shown are included and die-cut for easy application.
For an outstanding brushless electric power system, outfit the P-40 with a 1450kV out-runner brushless motor, 45A ESC, and 3200mAh LiPo battery. Laser-cut parts for installing a complete brushless electric power system are supplied. Accessing electronics for maintenance is as simple as removing the wing.
If you prefer to fly using glow power – as required for AMA-sanctioned combat contests – Great Planes provides the mounting materials needed to install a 2-stroke .25 cu in (4 cc) engine. Enjoy thrilling sport action or cut your combat competition's ribbon to shreds!
SPECIFICATIONS Stock Number: GPMA1472 Wingspan: 39 in (985 mm) Wing Area: 242 in2 (15.6 dm2) Weight: 38-46 oz (1080-1300 g) Wing Loading: 23-27 oz/ft2 (69-84 g/dm2) Length: 34.5 in (875mm) Glow Engine Requirements: 2-stroke .25 cu in (4 cc) Electric Motor Requirements: 1450kV out-runner brushless motor; 45A brushless ESC; 2000mAh 9.6V NiMH or 3200 11.1V LiPo battery Radio Requirements: 4-channel radio w/3 micro servos (if using electric power) or 4 micro servos (if using glow-engine power).
“Fly our P-40 ARF for sport-scale fun or in combat events – you can recreate the daring exploits of the Flying Tigers using your choice of glow or brushless electric power.”
Don Anderson
President and Founder
Great Planes Model Manufacturing
