G-KITT - 1943 CURTISS P 40M


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    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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