Curtiss-Wright P-40 Warhawk

21 Mar 2026 · © GE90FAN

P40 on display inside the Udvar-Hazy National Air and Space Museum. Note the rare P61 Black Widow in the background (Lower Left)

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Aircraft

P-40 Warhawk P40

Flying Tigers shark mouth nose art (WWII USAAF)

Manufacturer

Curtiss-Wright

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

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Location

Washington Dulles International Airport

IAD/KIAD

38.9118, -77.4440

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Washington Dulles International Airport IAD

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Aviation History

Iconic WWII American fighter, famous for use by the \'Flying Tigers\' (American Volunteer Group) in China.

Fleet Rarity

Few airworthy survivors; majority are in museums, making it rare in flight today.

Record Flights

Vital in early WWII air battles, especially over China/Burma; not a record-setter for speed or altitude.

Safety & Events

Participated in many notable dogfights and served as a morale symbol with its shark mouth design.

Future Outlook

Preserved in museums and private collections; no longer in active service.

Specifications

Allison V-1710

Engine

11.38 m

Wingspan

9.66 m

Length

1,150 km

Range

362 km/h

Speed

Single-seat fighter

Capacity

3,610 kg

MTOW

3.76 m

Height