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How a failed American fighter became a global success story
The Curtiss P-36 Hawk began as a troubled U.S. fighter, plagued by delays and technical setbacks. Yet beyond American borders ...
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The surprising success of the Curtiss P-36 Hawk overseas
The Curtiss P-36 Hawk struggled to gain traction with the US military but found unexpected success overseas. This fighter’s ...
Based on the Curtiss P-36, which used an air-cooled radial, the XP-40 was first flown in October of 1938. From this humble beginning came an aircraft that has become one of the most recognized fighter ...
Distant one-half right front view from the ground of a formation of six flights of three Curtiss P-36 Hawks in flight at the 1939 National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio. In the foreground is a flagpole ...
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