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Dates: during 1941-1941
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...export version (British Kittihawk). Although P-40s (British Tomahawks) are still giving a stout account of themselves in battle with Messerschmitt logs over Britain's Egyptian and Far Eastern fronts, the Kittihawk is a long jump ahead. It is slicker and leaner than the Tomahawks. From its wings bristle six .50-caliber machine guns. It has better armor for pilots and, best of all, it has a lot more speed-reputedly a top of 380-390 m.p.h...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Kittihawk | 8/25/1941 | See Source »

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