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Few aircraft designs have had as odd or complex a background as the P-40 series. In fact one wonders why the Air Corps elected to give the H-75P a designation other than a dash number in the P-36 series since it was basically a re-engined P-36A. Spin-offs from the P-36 design would result not only in the P-40 but the XP-37, XP-42, XP-46, XP-53, XP-60, and XP-62 plus the ones given Y designations and various dash numbers. Ignoring the Curtiss Hawk biplanes, the family tree of the P-40 would seem to have its tap roots in the XP-934 Curtiss Swift of 1932 vintage. Although some experience in the low-wing monoplane type was gained when the company produced its famed Shrike series of attack planes, the Swift, or XP-31 as it was designated by the Air Corps, was their first low-wing pursuit design. By one of those odd quirks, the Swift initially was powered by an in-line engine which gave way to a more powerful radial, just the reverse of the P-36 to P-40 design development. The XP-31 was not successful with either engine and the design was soon abandoned (It did earn the dubious distinction of being the last U.S. pursuit plane with a fixed landing gear). The Curtiss Company's fortunes took a downward turn in the pursuit field when the Boeing P-26A was selected by the Air Corps over the XP-31.

The black finish, hand carved washed gray solid wood blades and clean lines give the Curtiss ceiling fan its on-trend contemporary look. This fan is compatible with sloped ceilings and includes a 6 inch downrod (longer down rods sold separately). Exterior damp rated, ideal for indoor or outdoor spaces such as entryway, family room, bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, or covered outdoor porches. Remote control included for added convenience. An integrated LED light kit provides energy savings, low maintenance and long-lasting performance.

The hand carved solid wood blades and the clean lines of the motor housing give the Curtiss ceiling fan its industrial look. This fan is compatible with sloped ceilings and includes a 6 in. down rod longer down rods sold separately. Exterior damp rated, ideal for interior and exterior spaces such as entryways, family rooms or covered outdoor porches. Remote control included for added convenience. An LED light kit included provides energy saving, low-maintenance and long-lasting performance.

Unique and decorative, this 4 in. yellow and red metal hand painted 1918 yellow curtiss jn-4 model airplane will leave a lasting impression. The yellow and red coloring of this high quality metal accent will look great in most any space. This replica makes a great tabletop accent for your coffee table, desk, bookshelf, dresser or mantle. A perfect decorative addition for anyone who loves nostalgia and vintage style models and replicas. Great to use on its own or mix with other decorations for the perfect look. 4.25 in. H x 13 in. W x 10.5 in. D.

90% Silver 20 Euro Coin Adorned With WWII Aviation Art Of The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk - The P-40 Warhawk was the most prolific fighter plane in history, a workhorse aircraft that helped us win the War in the Pacific. With its famed shark mouth design, it struck fear into the hearts of the Axis and let them know the Allies were in the skies. Now, The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk 20 Euro Silver Coinpays homage to this legendary WWII plane with the timeless splendor of silver, from The Bradford Exchange Mint. Struck by the world's oldest continuously running mint, the famed Monnaie de Paris, the official mint of France, this impressive coin collectible is a must have for WWII history buffs and coin collectors, but it is offered in a strict limited edition of only 400, so you must act quickly!Your legal tender Curtiss P-40 Warhawk coin is struck in 44.4 grams of 90% fine silver - that's 43% more silver than an American Eagle Silver Dollar! The obverse side showcases an arresting design of the iconic P-40 flying above Japanese rice paddies, while the reverse boasts the coin's denomination, along with planes and pilots throughout history. Your 20 Euro coin is individually numbered along the edge and arrives in an original Monnaie de Paris display case to protect your WWII treasure, only available here. Intense demand is anticipated, so hurry. Order now!

200 color images showing the aircraft markings and all the variants of this classic American World War ll fighter. Also includes detail of personalized markings and nose art

200 color images showing the aircraft markings and all the variants of this classic American World War ll fighter. Also includes detail of personalized markings and nose art

Making use of primary Curtiss documents, as well as the combined resources of the world's leading historians of the subject, the authors have skillfully resolved myths and woven a comprehensive study of the often very confusing story of these classic airplanes. Making use of previously unpublished documents and photographs, this massive, life-long work will stand as a legacy to the memory of those wonderful shapes, the men and women who built them, flew them and took them to war, and the lasting contributions they have made, collectively, to aviation history and the defense of democracy.

An improved version of the Allison V-1710 engine gave rise to the Curtiss H-87, which began life in 1941 as the P-40D and featured a completely redesigned fuselage. The shorter and deeper nose of the new fighter gave it a decidedly snub-nosed appearance compared to the earlier P-40 models. Curtiss continued to tweak the H-87 for the next two years in the search for better performance, but the last major version, the P-40N, was only marginally faster than the first. In the process, Curtiss even tried an engine change to the Packard Merlin in the P-40F and L but to no avail. What the late model P-40s lacked in speed and service ceiling, they traded for maneuverability, durability and availability. Their niche became fighter-bomber operations, and they fought on fronts as varied as the arctic wastes of the Aleutian Islands and Iceland, the steaming jungles of the South Pacific and the barren deserts of North Africa. P-40s were a common sight in the skies over Burma and China, Sicily and Italy, and western Russia as well. By the time production ceased in 1944, Curtiss had produced nearly 14,000 P-40s.

This book sums up the international career of the P-40: the Flying Tigers' favorite, one of the most famous fighters of WWII.

Making use of primary Curtiss documents, as well as the combined resources of the world's leading historians of the subject, the authors have skillfully resolved myths and woven a comprehensive study of the often very confusing story of these classic airplanes. Making use of previously unpublished documents and photographs, this massive, life-long work will stand as a legacy to the memory of those wonderful shapes, the men and women who built them, flew them and took them to war, and the lasting contributions they have made, collectively, to aviation history and the defense of democracy.

This volume details the design, development, and operational history of the Curtiss P-40, the primary American fighter when the country entered World War II.

Complete history of the pioneer work of Glenn Curtiss and companies that bore his name. Reference book complete with prototypes described and illustrated.

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The decision to start the production of the Curtiss P-40 fighter was made primarily due to the relatively low airframe price and the possibility of launching it almost immediately (based on Curtiss P-36s ready fuselages). The P-40 did not have a turbocharger, but despite this the requirements were constantly increasing, especially when it comes to the maximum speed. It was requested to raise it by over 100 km/h (up to 580 km/h). It required a number of construction changes e.g. new exhaust pipes, new shape and size of the air intake to the carburetor at the top of the engine cover, moving forward the coolers under the nose. After the tests in the NACA wind tunnel it turned out that these changes were not enough. The plane underwent further aerodynamic refinements, using, among others, smooth riveting and retractable tail ring. In the end, the speed was 589 km/h at 4570 m, which gave the green light for serial production.

Tireless inventor and reckless speed demon Glenn Curtiss left a trail of firsts in his wake, including patents, transatlantic flights and a 1907 land speed record. James Bright was a fellow visionary who partnered with Curtiss to develop the communities of Hialeah, Miami Springs and Opa Locka. Told here for the first time, this captivating story is one of daring entrepreneurship in the midst of the south Florida land boom of the early 1920's.

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Complete history of the pioneer work of Glenn Curtiss and companies that bore his name. Reference book complete with prototypes described and illustrated.

This book is a lavishly illustrated story of Curtiss Wright Corporation's 1950s and 1960s efforts in developing a vertical takeoff (VTOL) aircraft. The author, an insider who headed preliminary design work, gives a brief history of Curtiss Wright, and of the Curtiss Propeller Division that spawned the program, then follows with the development details of the X-100 concept demonstrator and the follow-on X-19 military aircraft. Photos and detailed design descriptions are provided, as well as test flights and test pilot's reports, and finally, never before seen advanced military and civil VTOL aircraft concepts studies.