Rowley P-40F
76th Fighter Squadron Inc · United States · first flew 1986 · light aircraft
The Rowley P-40F was an American homebuilt aircraft, a 3/4 scale replica of the Second World War Curtiss P-40 Warhawk.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.01 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three-quarter scale replica of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
- Low-wing single-seat monoplane
- 2si 808 three-cylinder two-stroke engine
It has the outline of a P-40 at three-quarter scale, with a wingspan of 8.53 m and a 100 hp engine.
Specifications
- The Rowley P-40F has a length of 7.01 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.53 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was designed by Richard J Rowley, marketed by his company 76th Fighter Squadron Inc of Meadow Lake Airport, Colorado, and first flew in 1986.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The sole example was destroyed in 2000 and the plans are no longer available.
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