P-40N Warhawk “Geronimo!” Die-Cast Model

One of the most highly regarded and successful aircraft of WWII, the Curtiss-Wright P-40 Warhawk was made famous by Squadrons like the Flying Tigers.

First flown in October of 1938, the Warhawk was a single-engine, full-metal design modified from the predecessor P-36 Hawk. Becoming operational in the early 1940s, it was the third most widely produced fighter to serve in the conflict, with 13,700 manufactured in just five years. Complimented by pilots for its jack-of-all-trades flight envelope, it would be assigned to numerous attachments around the world. Taking on some of the toughest adversaries, it proved worthy of battle and created an undying legacy.

Stunning and precisely detailed, this model features:

• An authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Includes deployed or retracted landing gear and display stand to show the aircraft in flight
• Complete set of underwing weaponry that press-fits into place, and opening canopy with pilot figurine which can be placed inside
• Measures 5.5”l with a 6.25” wingspan at 1:72 scale
• Highly collectable and officially licensed

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 though was excellent handling, high dive speed, and a durable airframe that resisted high-G maneuvers. It was touted by many pilots as having little to no vices, providing adequate performance in nearly any situation. 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 USAAF’s 15th Fighter Group, 45th Fighter Squadron, this uniquely painted P-40 was nicknamed “Geronimo!” by its crew. Stationed on the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, the aircraft flew in the Makin conflicts of 1942, piloted by Lt. Bruce Campbell.