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	==In Real Life==		==In Real Life==
	[[File:P-40-1884-logo.jpg\|thumb\|A hawk in it's natural habitat.]]		[[File:P-40-1884-logo.jpg\|thumb\|A hawk in it's natural habitat.]]
	The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. ~~First~~ developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet the demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. ~~The~~ model ~~of the aircraft varied~~, ~~but~~ in general, the ~~vehicle~~ was ~~notorious for a distinctive~~ air scoop on the ~~bottom of the Engine mount and~~ for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork ~~Cry~~, with ~~some~~ later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.		The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. It was first developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet the demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. While its characteristics varied somewhat from model to model, in general the P40 was immediately recognizable by the huge air scoop under its nose. In China, the Flying Tigers were the first to further personalize their P40s by painting on the distinctive shark-mouth that remains popular to this day. The P40 was also notable for carrying enough firepower to make an [[Ork]] cry, with later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.

	The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.		The P40 certainly ''looked'' the part of being tough and dangerous, and for the most part, it was. The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.

	~~The Warhawk~~ could be found in pretty much every allied nation ~~in some manner~~. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British and Australians found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. ~~the~~ P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.		That being said, Warhawks could be found in the inventories of pretty much every allied nation. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British and Australians found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. The P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.

	The P-40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry ~~lighter~~ payloads ~~such as~~ rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, ~~something~~ the Soviets ~~tended to have~~ in ~~copious supply post-war~~.		The P-40 also was reliable enough to survive the war (though thoroughly outdated as an air superiority fighter) as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry payloads of rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, which were qualities that the Soviets in particular really appreciated.
	{{US Forces in Flames of War}}		{{US Forces in Flames of War}}

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	The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.		The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.

	The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.		The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British and Australians found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.

	The P-40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post-war.		The P-40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post-war.
	{{US Forces in Flames of War}}		{{US Forces in Flames of War}}

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	==In Real Life==		==In Real Life==
	[[File:P-40-1884-logo.jpg\|thumb\|A hawk in it's natural habitat.]]		[[File:P-40-1884-logo.jpg\|thumb\|A hawk in it's natural habitat.]]
	The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet the demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general, the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six.50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.		The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet the demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general, the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.

	The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.		The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.

1d4chan>Rocko1345 at 18:33, 27 April 2022

2022-04-27T18:33:06Z

68.70.126.252: /* In Real Life */

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	The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat, and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.		The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat, and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.

	The ~~P40~~ also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.		The P-40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.
	{{US Forces in Flames of War}}		{{US Forces in Flames of War}}

1d4chan>Rocko1345 at 17:56, 29 November 2021

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			[[File:P-40 Warhawk.png\|thumb\|Gets the job done, and does it well.]]
			{{Topquote\|It was sturdy and handled well, except in a spin, but you never piloted a P-40 without wishing you had something a little better.\|Anonymous pilot}}
	The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was a fighter developed and used by many nations, including the United States. It is notorious for having a very mixed history as an aircraft. Historically, it has been regarded as a largely inferior aircraft and treated much like the M3 Lee was. Recent scholarship has been far more forgiving.		The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was a fighter developed and used by many nations, including the United States. It is notorious for having a very mixed history as an aircraft. Historically, it has been regarded as a largely inferior aircraft and treated much like the M3 Lee was. Recent scholarship has been far more forgiving.
			==Early War==
			[[File:P-40 Warhawk statcard.png\|left\|thumb\|The modest stats.]]
			==Mid War==
			==Late War==

	==In Real Life==		==In Real Life==
			[[File:P-40-1884-logo.jpg\|thumb\|A hawk in it's natural habitat.]]
	The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.		The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.

	The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.		The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.

	The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat, and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely ~~greatful~~ just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.		The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat, and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.

	The P40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.		The P40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.
	{{US Forces in Flames of War}}		{{US Forces in Flames of War}}

1d4chan>Piroko: /* In Real Life */

2021-11-29T14:18:51Z

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	The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.		The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.

	~~As a matter~~ of ~~fact,~~ the Warhawk ~~could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner~~. ~~The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they~~ had no ~~problem using~~ the ~~aircraft at lower altitudes~~, ~~with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium~~ and low ~~altitude combat, and found the P-40~~ to ~~be an ok aircraft~~. The ~~British found it very useable in the ground support role,~~ and ~~the Chinese~~ were ~~largely greatful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40~~ was ~~a critical factor in~~ the ~~African Campaign,~~ the ~~Burma Campaign~~, ~~and~~ the ~~Indian Campaign~~.		The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.

	~~Other noteworthy features~~ of the ~~Warhawk include it's ability to take off from aircraft carriers~~ and the ~~sheer utilitarian applications~~ of the ~~vehicle~~. ~~It might not be shooting down bombers or dominating~~ the ~~sky~~, ~~but like any American aircraft, it~~'~~ll be tough as balls to destroy and can cause~~ a critical ~~existence failure if you fly~~ in ~~front of it. In fact~~, the ~~FAA specifically had Warhawks that could fly from their Aircraft carriers that~~ the ~~Bongs designated "Kittyhawks"~~.		The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat, and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely greatful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.

	The P40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.		The P40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.
	{{US Forces in Flames of War}}		{{US Forces in Flames of War}}

1d4chan>Lord Of The Lemmings: /* In Real Life */

2021-11-28T06:05:20Z

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	The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.		The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.

	As a matter of fact, the Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The ~~Soviets~~ air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat, and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely greatful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.		As a matter of fact, the Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat, and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely greatful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.

	Other noteworthy features of the Warhawk include it's ability to ~~gake~~ off from aircraft carriers and the sheer utilitarian applications of the vehicle. It might not be shooting down bombers or dominating the sky, but like any American aircraft, it'll be tough as balls to destroy and can cause a critical existence failure if you fly in front of it. In fact, the FAA specifically had Warhawks that could fly from their Aircraft carriers that the Bongs designated "Kittyhawks".		Other noteworthy features of the Warhawk include it's ability to take off from aircraft carriers and the sheer utilitarian applications of the vehicle. It might not be shooting down bombers or dominating the sky, but like any American aircraft, it'll be tough as balls to destroy and can cause a critical existence failure if you fly in front of it. In fact, the FAA specifically had Warhawks that could fly from their Aircraft carriers that the Bongs designated "Kittyhawks".

	The P40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.		The P40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.
			{{US Forces in Flames of War}}

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	[[File:P-40 Warhawk.png\|thumb\|Gets the job done, and does it well.]]		[[File:P-40 Warhawk.png\|thumb\|Gets the job done, and does it well.]]
	{{Topquote\|It was sturdy and handled well, except in a spin, but you never piloted a P-40 without wishing you had something a little better.\|Anonymous pilot}}		{{Topquote\|It was sturdy and handled well, except in a spin, but you never piloted a P-40 without wishing you had something a little better.\|Anonymous pilot}}
	The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was a fighter developed and used by many nations, including the United States. It is notorious for having a very mixed history as an aircraft. Historically, it has been regarded as a largely inferior aircraft and treated much like the M3 Lee was. Recent scholarship has been far more forgiving.		The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was a fighter developed and used by many nations, including the United States. It is notorious for having a very mixed history as an aircraft. Historically, it has been regarded as a largely inferior aircraft and treated much like the [[M3 Lee]] was. Recent scholarship has been far more forgiving.
	==Early War==		==Early War==
	[[File:P-40 Warhawk statcard.png\|left\|thumb\|The modest stats.]]		[[File:P-40 Warhawk statcard.png\|left\|thumb\|The modest stats.]]
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	==In Real Life==		==In Real Life==
	[[File:P-40-1884-logo.jpg\|thumb\|A hawk in it's natural habitat.]]		[[File:P-40-1884-logo.jpg\|thumb\|A hawk in it's natural habitat.]]
	The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six .50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.		The Curtiss Warhawk is an underappreciated aircraft. First developed to replace the aging P-36 Hawk to meet the demands of the USAAF for modern sleek aircraft to compete with newer European designs. The model of the aircraft varied, but in general, the vehicle was notorious for a distinctive air scoop on the bottom of the Engine mount and for carrying enough firepower to make an Ork Cry, with some later models carrying as many as six.50 BMGs. The variants that were sent under lend lease were called Tomahawks or Kittyhawks.

	The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.		The main limitation of the Warhawk came down to its engine. It had no turbocharger or supercharger and so its performance dropped like a brick at high altitude. Rear visibility was also bad due to the cockpit design, and its fuel range was too low to work as a bomber escort. The Warhawk and late model Kittyhawk were on occasion flown off carriers but there was no attempt made during the war to navalize the design, partly due to the navy's preference for shorter radial engines.

	The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat, and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.		The Warhawk could be found in pretty much every allied nation in some manner. The USAAF pilots differ from the Generals of the USAAF and stated in their memoirs that they had no problem using the aircraft at lower altitudes, with some being indifferent at switching to P-38s. The Soviet air doctrine of World War II favored medium and low altitude combat and found the P-40 to be an ok aircraft. The British found it very useable in the ground support role, and the Chinese were largely grateful just to have '''ANYTHING''' that flew. the P-40 was a critical factor in the African Campaign, the Burma Campaign, and the Indian Campaign.

	The P-40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post war.		The P-40 also was reliable enough to survive the war, though outdated as an air superiority fighter, as a Close Air Support aircraft. The copious numbers of BMGs and ability to carry lighter payloads such as rockets and bombs made it invaluable against heavy armor, something the Soviets tended to have in copious supply post-war.
	{{US Forces in Flames of War}}		{{US Forces in Flames of War}}