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Title: P-40 Operational Altitudes.
Post by: dirt911 on October 09, 2011, 10:15:14 PM

Since the new P40's have come out I may find myself in P40's more often does anyone know the best altitudes or operational altitudes for the P40B/C and P40E/F/N?

Title: Re: P-40 Operational Altitudes.
Post by: Raptor05121 on October 10, 2011, 12:00:44 AM

Merlin's- High Alt
Allison's- I believe 14K is peak alt.

Title: Re: P-40 Operational Altitudes.
Post by: gyrene81 on October 10, 2011, 09:00:35 AM

according to chuck hawks, the p40-e/k/m models reached peak speed 362mph at 15,000 ft. the p40-c 345mph at 15,000 ft. other sites show the p40-b reaching max speed 352mph at 10,000 ft. and the p40-n 372mph at 15,000 ft.

Title: Re: P-40 Operational Altitudes.
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on October 10, 2011, 05:48:55 PM

Probably like most early/mid war rides. 12-15k "14k probably being the sweet spot."

Title: Re: P-40 Operational Altitudes.
Post by: dirt911 on October 11, 2011, 10:18:45 PM

Rgr, I thank you for the info defenitley will be put to good use.

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