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Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter plane in flight, featuring the iconic shark mouth nose art used by the American Volunteer Group, known as the "Flying Tigers". 

  • Historic Significance: The P-40 was a prominent American fighter aircraft during the early years of World War II, famously utilized by the Flying Tigers in China. 
  • Design Features: The aircraft is known for its rugged construction, Allison V-1710 engine, and heavy armament, which included six .50-caliber machine guns in later models. 
  • Performance: The P-40 reached speeds of over 360 mph and was designed to be a durable fighter-bomber. 
  • Legacy: Despite being outmatched by later Japanese fighters, the P-40's toughness made it a reliable workhorse in various theaters of war. 
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On May 22, 1906, Orville and Wilbur Wright’s historic patent was granted for “new and useful improvements to the flying machine.” These improvements included using the technique of wing warping to achieve lateral control. The effect that wing warping had on early flying machines is akin to the performance effect of adjusting the wing tips up and down on a paper airplane.

Read more about aviation history, from the Wright Brothers to America’s first jet engine, at GE Reports. 

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