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P-40B Tomahawk Short Kit  - WGMSK701

WGM701Combo - P-40B Tomahawk Combo (Short Kit, Wood Pack, Insignia Sheet)

P-40 Tomahawk - Wing Span 55 inches

The P-40B was introduced at the beginning of WWII and more then 2,000 P-40's flew for the Allies in Europe, Africa, China & the Pacific. Later P-40's, known as Warhawks, had a larger intake cowl under the nose.

 THE KIT

The P-40B model has been engineered for fast easy assembly. It's box fuse and foam wings make this a rugged & lightweight airframe.

  TEST PILOT NOTES:

"The P-40 flies well off grass and really takes the punishment of hard bumpy field conditions."

Specifications (as tested)
Wing Span 55"
Length 41"
Wing Area 553 sq.in.
Dry Weight 4.5 lbs.
Stab Area 105 sq. in.
Airfoil Semi-symmetrical
Scale 1 3/8" = 1'
Engine Size: Two stroke .25 - .50
# of Channels 4
Construction Information
Wings Foam core with Tigerskin or Balsa sheeting.
 Wing attachment  Dowels and rubber bands
Fuselage Balsa box frame with molded cowl and exhausts
Landing Gear Fixed (retract adaptable)
Tail Flat 3/16" balsa
Building Time
Frame up - 4 Hrs
Finish - 26 Hrs. average
Building Experience Easy
Short Kit Contents
Arcofoam wing cores
Formed canopy & turtle deck with detailed framework
Formed two piece cowling
Landing gear straps, blocks & screws
Plywood firewall
Hinges, horns, engine mount
Clear plans w/construction details & templates
Bill of materials for wood needed to build the complete airframe
Working with foam guide sheet
Retract guide sheet

Test Pilot's Performance Report

(As tested with .46 engine and 4 ch. radio)

Take off Slight left torque but stable
Top speed 88 MPH
Landing speed 28 MPH
Straight out flight stability Very smooth
Roll rate Smooth & responsive
Loop stability Excellent
Inverted flight Very stable
Control response Excellent
Landing approach No tip stall habits
Flare out Holds flare out well
Landing No bad characteristics
Flying experience recommended Intermediate
 Replacements & Options
 #SK-701-B Wing core  #SK-701-E Hi-Impact cowling
 #SK-701-C Plans  #SK-701-F Formed wing gun ports & exhaust
 #SK-701-D Molded canopy & turtle deck
 #SP-142 Insignia Sheet  Retracts
 #SK701-W Wood Pack (all balsa, plywood, hardwood to construct model)

Wing Manuf. Parts

Why Foam Wings ? Did you know that most aircraft flown in competition (especially those winning) are flying with foam wings?