G-KITT - 1943 CURTISS P 40M
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1943
Manufacturer
CURTISS
Model
P-40M
Registration #
G-KITT
Serial Number
43-5802
FlightRules
VFR
Condition
Used
Total Time
1343.0
Number of Seats
2
Description
Original 1943 Curtiss P-40M. Flown by the RCAF in WWII. The only airworthy P-40M in the UK, it has been on the UK airshow circuit for over 30 years. Over $300,000 spent on recent upgrades. Firewall forward - Engine, Propeller, Coolers, all accessories - everything 0 time - 2015. New electrical, overhauled hydraulics, cockpit redone, new paint scheme.
Airframe
Airframe Notes
Originally restored in 1982, G-KITT has recently undergone an extensive overhaul / upgrade including a completely overhauled Firewall Forward and new paint job.
Engine
Engine 1 Time
15
Engine 1 Overhaul Type
SMOH
Engine Notes
Allison V-1710-99
15 SMOH by Vintage V-12's (2015)
Props
Prop Notes
Curtiss Electric
15 SMOH by CCF UK
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
Back seat
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
Becker Comm
Mode S Transponder
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Painted as "Lulu Belle" flown by 2nd Lieutenant Philip R. Adair, USAAF 89th FS, 80th FG, 10th Air Force, CBI Theater
Year Painted
2014
Interior
Interior Notes
Stock original. Excellent Condition
Year Interior
2015
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