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Flying Tigers Action Pack - P-40C Tomahawk with bonus Japanese WW2 Motorcycle With Sidecar- LIMITED EDITION:

With its powerful engine, distinctive silhouette, and deadly machine guns, the Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk excelled in unforgiving theaters of the Second World War and both packed and absorbed a strong punch. The rugged Tomahawk could withstand considerable battle damage and, although it was not the most maneuverable fighter of its era, its impressive diving speed, durability, and firepower made it a formidable opponent. Developed by Curtiss-Wright, the single-seat fighter measured just over 31 feet long and was powered by an Allison V-12 liquid-cooled engine, producing approximately 1,040 horsepower. It could reach speeds of around 360 mph and climb to altitudes exceeding 30,000 feet, and it often carried six machine guns. 

The P-40 Tomahawk became legendary through its service with the American Volunteer Group (AVG), famously known as the Flying Tigers. Operating in China during 1941 and 1942, these American volunteer pilots took on Japanese forces at a time when Allied defenses were desperately outnumbered. Their aircraft became recognizable by the fearsome shark-mouth artwork painted around their engine cowls. Under the leadership of Claire Lee Chennault, the Flying Tigers developed tactics that exploited the P-40’s strengths, particularly its diving speed and rugged construction. Their remarkable combat successes made the Tomahawk an enduring symbol of courage, determination, and Allied resistance early in the war.

As the rugged Tomahawk soared above, a Japanese motorcycle similarly designed for reliability in rough environments rumbled down a dusty road below. The Japanese Type 97 motorcycle was a military adaptation of the Harley-Davidson Model VFD, produced under license by the Japanese company Sankyo. Introduced in 1937, the Type 97 featured a 1,200cc, air-cooled, V-twin engine producing around 28 horsepower. Its distinctive side-valve engine, sturdy frame, and simple mechanical design made it well suited to military service. With a top speed of around 65 mph, the Type 97 was not built for racing but for dependable transportation across difficult terrain. Its robust construction and practical design made it a valuable asset to the Japanese military.

The Type 97 served extensively with the Imperial Japanese Army. Its reliability made it particularly useful for communications, reconnaissance, and moving officers between units. Though overshadowed by tanks, aircraft, and other weapons of war, the Type 97 played an important supporting role and proved valuable as a military machine that simply kept moving.

Upgrade your brick-built air force with a custom Flying Tigers P-40C Tomahawk—plus a bonus Japanese WWII sidecar motorcycle perfect for targeting from the air!

Model Statistics:

527 LEGO®, Brickarms®, and Brickmania® elements.
3 Custom designed and printed minifigures
Custom printed elements
Full-color printed building instructions
1/35th scale to match other Brickmania kits
Intermediate Skill Level (3-5 years building experience recommended)

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