P-40 Flying Tigers "Boss's Hoss" Die-Cast Model

First flown in October of 1938, the Curtiss-Wright P-40 Warhawk was a single-engine, full-metal design modified from the predecessor P-36 Hawk. Becoming operational by the start of WWII, it was the third most widely produced fighter to serve in the conflict, with 13,700 manufactured in just five years. Made famous by squadrons such as the Flying Tigers, this venerable fighter has been served its operators well, remaining beloved for decades beyond its retirement.

• Features engraved panel lines, pad-printed decals, and authentic paint scheme.
• Includes retracted or deployed landing gear and display stand to show the model in flight.
• Measures 5.25”l with a 6.5” wingspan at 1:72 scale.
• Highly collectable.

Powered by the Alison V-1710 liquid-cooled engine, the P-40 had access to over 1,200 hp and weighed less than many contemporaries, but was not excellent at high-altitude. What the Warhawk did have instead was excellent handling, high dive speed, and durable airframe that resisted high-G maneuvers with ease. It was touted by many pilots as having little to no vices, providing adequate performance in nearly any situation, the true jack of all trades. Making use of these attributes, the P-40 had the firepower to back it up, with a set of three 0.50 caliber machine guns in each wing which were devastating to opponents.

Assigned to the First American Volunteer Group with the nickname “Boss’s Hoss” on the nose, this aircraft was flown by Lt. Col. William Reed. Flying under the command of Claire Chennault, Reed was credited with 3 aerial victories during his time in the AVG, with 6 more attained when he returned to USAAF service. Die-Cast version features this same authentic paint scheme, etched panel lines, and pad printed decals, with retracted or deployed landing gear and display stand to show the model in flight. Measures 5.25”l with a 6.5” wingspan at 1:72 scale.