Brooke,
In additional testing with a 500 lbs. bomb. The image below is a P-40E after a single drop that yielded 10 objects. I think the 500 lbs. bomb on a single engine fighter will get work done when flown with precision.
I'd also like to advocate to give P-40 pilots the option the flying either the E or F models. Whereas the E is slower by a few knots and no WEP, it is slightly more maneuverable in a dogfight because of its shorter fuselage. It is the instability of the shorter fuselage that allows the better maneuverability. Small request...
Devil505 has a 57th FG skin for the P-40E. It is nicely done.
I really would like you to reconsider the allowing the P-40s to carry bombs. Because it is the slowest fighter, the slowest rate of climb of any fighter and the least effective gun package, the fighter bomber roll suits it well and would allow some players that are not great fighter pilots to enjoy the opportunity to dive bomb and dogfight. It is the jack of all trades master at none of the allied aircraft.
Thanks for reconsidering this request as well.