P-40B Warhawk 1/48 Diecast Model 1:48 scale Metal by Hobby Master

P-40B Warhawk 1/48 Diecast Model – “AVG” No.21, flown by Greg Boyinton, 1st Pursuit Sqn., Jan 1942 – HA9209

Features

• Model is approximately 7.75″ long with a 9.25″ wingspan
• Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
• Includes pilot figure
• Optional-position landing gear
• Detachable ordnance loads
• Opening Canopy
• Display stand included
• Rotating Propeller

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engine, single-seat fighter and ground-attack aircraft used during World War II. Introduced in 1938, it was known for its rugged design, powerful Allison V-1710 engine, and distinctive shark-mouth nose art, especially with the Flying Tigers in China. Though outperformed by newer fighters later in the war, the P-40 excelled in low-altitude combat and was vital in early Allied operations across North Africa, the Pacific, and China-Burma-India theaters. Reliable and durable, the Warhawk earned respect for its combat resilience, contributing significantly to the air war before being phased out by more advanced aircraft.