P-40L

P-40L

Modification of
P-40F, P-40L, Kittyhawk II
Changes
Lightened P-40F: less armour and ammunition; from the L-5 two wing guns and part of the internal fuel removed. At least 53 re-engined with the V-1710-81 as the P-40R-2.
Crew
1
Engine
Packard V-1650-1 Merlin
Engines
1

Armament

WeaponCountPosition
Browning AN/M2 .504Wing

Service

≈ Apr 1943 – May 1943
≈ Jul 1943 – Oct 1943