Author Topic: P40n (Read 1056 times)

GlacierGirl · « **on:** April 14, 2006, 12:03:06 AM »

I wish for a P40N, cuz that would rock.

SAS_KID · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2006, 02:50:58 AM »

did the P40N even see combat i've heard about it but not sure if it was in any major operations due to it being out classed by the GOSH DARN JEEE WILLERKERS P-51 Mustangs

GlacierGirl · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2006, 09:19:08 PM »

the p40n did see combat as far as i know, that skin with the tiger on it was the N model, atleast thats what it says in the P40 edition of flight journal

Treize69 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2006, 10:51:06 PM »

Thats a wartbird P-40N painted up as a P-40B.

Im pretty sure 40Ns were used (probably briefly and in small numbers) in Italy, and they were at least deployed to the CBI and SWP areas, but as to whether they actually saw combat or were just there I dunno for sure.

Debonair · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2006, 12:47:34 AM »

I think just about everyone ally got P-40Ns, including the VVS. The SAAF used them in combat & so did the RNZAF.
RAAF, RAF, RCAF & VVS got them (Kittyhawk Mk.IV), but I dont know about combat

Widewing · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2006, 01:27:46 AM »

Gent's, the P-40N saw extensive combat in the SWPA, CBI and MTO.

My regards,

Widewing

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2006, 03:20:33 AM »

so someone got any info on the differences over our P40E?

im geussing more power, more mass and worse slow speed handling.

i would love a new P40 whatever the verdict.

Debonair · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2006, 04:09:15 AM »

N was lighter than E empty & heavier@gross & more capable as a JaBo

Widewing · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:25:24 AM »

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Originally posted by Debonair
N was lighter than E empty & heavier@gross & more capable as a JaBo

It depends which dash number N we look at. Some where lighter, others not. Some had four .50 cals, others 6. The P-40N-1-CU was the lightest and fastest. However, only about 400 were built and they had only four guns.

Most showed little improvement in performance over the older models. For example, the P-40N-5 added addition internal fuel tanks (in the wings) and wing hard points for bombs. Weight increased and performance was about the same as the P-40E. P-40N-35s and 40s were built near the end of production with 1,360 hp engines and redesigned ailerons (all metal). This was probably the best performing N, along with the -1).

The greatest under wing load I ever saw fitted to a P-40N (in a photograph) was one 500 lb on centerline, with a 250 lb bomb under each wing.

My regards,

Widewing

GlacierGirl · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2006, 11:27:30 AM »

Widewing is a genious with this stuff. I wish i knew that much about it. All i really know about the P40N is the tail was longer and the wind scoop was changed, Hey widewing you wanna do my flying tigers report for me???

bkbandit · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2006, 10:19:29 PM »

i would like to c p40n, i might give the p40 a little more burn. Now if u actually see a p40 u might be drunk, high or very sleepy, in other words you cant read right and ur actually lookin at a p47.

SAS_KID · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2006, 11:41:17 PM »

well they are preety easy to kill unless there is that Rook P40 coming from Moon Base Alpha Niner in a straight dive:lol

then u just turn and it can't touch you.