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What are the differences from a P40B to E?
lestweforget
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Victoria, Australia
Joined: November 08, 2002
KitMaker: 2,832 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 06:23 PM UTC
G'day guys
Just wondering...
What would i need to do to convert a P40B to a P40E, i know of the engine (which wont matter for me as i wont see it) and the extra .50 cal in the wing, but what else?
If someone could help me out here i would really appreciate it.
Maybe even pics of the differences if you have any?
Cheers
ukgeoff
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England - North East, United Kingdom
Joined: May 03, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 09:14 PM UTC
As there are far more E and later kits around why would you even consider converting a B?
Of the top of my head, the whole nose shape is different from the firewall forward due to the different engine. The E has a much larger/deeper radiator intake set further forward. The intake on the top of the cowl is also further forward on the E.

P-40E photos

http://www.zap16.com/mil%20fact/curtiss%20p-40%20warhawk.htm

Comparison photos
P-40B top
P-40E lower
http://www.aviation-history.com/curtiss/p40.html
lestweforget
_VISITCOMMUNITY
Victoria, Australia
Joined: November 08, 2002
KitMaker: 2,832 posts
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Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 09:41 PM UTC
Ah darn....looking at the P40B and E now, just about everything and anything on the whole body is totally different in shape...the tail, the nose, the fueselage...damn.
Thanks anyways mate.
Cheers
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