1943 CURTISS P-40N KITTYHAWK

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:265

Engine 1 Time:265 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:265 SPOH

Condition:Used

Year Painted:2006

Additional Classifications

Antique/Classic

Warbird

Detailed Description

1943 Curtiss P-40N-1 completes restored by Pioneer Aero, NZ.  265 hrs. on everything. Licensed and flying in Australia.

Avionics / Equipment

TRIG TY91 VHF
TT21 Transponder

Airframe

265 Hrs since restoration by Pioneer Aero, NZ

Engines / Mods / Prop

Engine:
Allison V-1710-115
265 Hrs SMOH by Cascade Engines, WA. (Bill Moja)

Propeller:                        
Hamilton Standard 22E50
265 Hrs SMOH by Safe Air Ltd, New Zealand
Calendar due 2024

Interior / Exterior

Interior:  
Stock Military, 9/10           

Exterior: 
Stock Military, 112 Sqn RAF. 9/10

Remarks

VH-ZOC Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk c/n 28449. Built to USAAF order as 42-104687 but diverted to the RNZAF as Kittyhawk Mk IV NZ3215. Sold for scrap post-War and remained at Asplin's Supplies, Rukuhia New Zealand, 1952-60. Rescued and the hulk was eventually purchased by Allan Arthur and exported to Australia. Restoration work at Wangaratta and Deniliquin. Restoration completed at Pioneer Aero, Ardmore, New Zealand. Restoration completed 2006. Shipped to Australia in August of 2006 and registered VH-ZOC. The P-40N is painted in RAF 112 (Shark) Squadron green livery (with Code GA-Q). RAF 112 Sqn fought against Rommel in the Middle East during WWII.