The W.A.R. P40E is a near-scale homebuilt replica of a Curtis P-40 Warhawk fighter.

W.A.R. P40E
Role Homebuilt aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer War Aircraft Replicas International, Inc.

Variants

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Some versions were built using 125 hp (93 kW) Lycoming O-235 and 123 hp (92 kW) HCI radial engines.

Specifications (W.A.R. P40E)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 1
  • Length: 19 ft (5.8 m)
  • Wingspan: 22 ft (6.7 m)
  • Empty weight: 600 lb (272 kg)
  • Gross weight: 900 lb (408 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200 , 100 hp (75 kW)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed Ground Adjustable

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 143 kn (165 mph, 266 km/h)
  • Cruise speed: 120 kn (140 mph, 230 km/h)
  • Stall speed: 43 kn (50 mph, 80 km/h)
  • Never exceed speed: 180 kn (210 mph, 340 km/h)
  • Range: 350 nmi (400 mi, 640 km)
  • Wing loading: 12 lb/sq ft (59 kg/m2)

Notes

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References

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  • WAR P40E 1/2Scale Replica Curtiss Kitty Hawk
  • Kitplanes. August 2001. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Recreational Flyer. November 1988. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Recreational Flyer. Fall 1987. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Popular Mechanics. January 1981. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Popular Flying. November 1981. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Homebuilt Aircraft. November 1980. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  • Popular Mechanics. January 1980. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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