AWARD WINNING
CURTISS P-40K
“Oshkosh 2006
Grand Champion World War II”
N401WH s/n 42-10256
The Best P-40 Ground-up Restoration To-Date
$1,950,000
Airframe:
73.7 Hrs since restoration completed 2006
Engine:
Allison V-1710-111
73.7 Hrs since overhaul by Yancey (Detailed as Early Dash Number Allison)
Propeller:
Curtiss Electric, 73.7 Hrs SPOH
Exterior:
Finished in the markings of 11 Fighter Group-343 Fighter Group based in the
Aleutian
Islands
Interior:
Totally restored to original specs
AVIONICS: (hidden in map
case)
Garmin SL-40 COMM
Garmin GTX-330 Transponder
Encoder
Wired for Garmin 296/396/496 GPS
FEATURES
OF RESTORATION:
Wiring totally
redone with modern wire with wrapped covering to match original Curtiss spec
All placards redone to original
All tubing replaced with stainless steel per Curtiss spec
Operational Gunsight
Completely detailed gun bays with replica 50 cal guns
Wing covers
Oxygen system – low pressure installed (not operational for safety reasons)
All fuel tanks (3) replaced with new manufacture foam filled cells in original metal
enclosures
All original radios installed
Auxiliary hydraulic hand pump
Stock 30” wheels and brakes installed
Rack for centerline drop tank installed
A multitude of details, placards, and other features were done in accordance with the
Curtiss drawings
MISCELLANEOUS:
Recent annual inspection
Winner of Hap Arnold Award – Rolls Royce Heritage Competition
Click
here for the Reno 2006 Henry "Hap" Arnold Trophy
Learn more about the P-40
Aleutian Tiger
Warbird
Digest Issue 10 Article "Aleutian Tiger" Warhawk Inc's Fabulous P-40 Restoration
EAA
Warbird Magazine Oct 2006 Article "Something from (almost) Nothing by Fred Johnsen
Click here for
Curtiss P-40 Profile
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT
TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION
This aircraft is located in MN. Contact Courtesy Aircraft to schedule a
showing!
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