Brief History

  As the famous and successful line of Hawk biplane fighters were coming to the end of their useful service life, the Curtiss Airplane division of The Curtiss-Wright Co funded the private development of a new monoplane fighter. A prototype was ready by May of 1935, and was submitted in a U.S. Army Air Corps competition at Wright Field at that time.

  Powered by a twin row, 900 hp Wright R-1670 radial engine, the new aircraft Model 75 was a sturdy, low wing monoplane of all metal contruction, featuring an enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear.

 A modification to Hawk 75b configuration found a plane powered by a Wright XR-1820-39 single row radial, and the prototype was again tested by the USAAC in April of 1936. A contract was signed for construction of three planes, designated Y1P-36, and these were delivered in February of 1937. 

 The three prototypes featured the Pratt and Whitney R-1830-13 Twin Wasp engine of 1050 HP, demonstrating a top speed of 294.5 MPH at 10,000 feet. This good turn, plus reports of very favorable handling characteristics led to a government contract for 210 aircraft.

 With delivery beginning in April 1938, the production aircraft delivered totaled 177 P-36A, and 31 P-36c. Also, there where the prototypes of of one each, the XP-40 and XP-42.

  The production P-36A had the R-1830-13 Twin Wasp radial,but was able to better it's prototype, maxing out with 300 MPH at 10,000 feet.
  The armament consisted of one .30 calibre gun, and one .50 calibre gun, both mounted in the nose cowling.

 The P-36c was fitted with the Pratt & Whitney R-1830-17 radial, which boosted max power to 1200 HP, and allowed a maximum speed of 313 MPH at 10,000 feet. (Published sources may vary slightly..)
 Armament consisted of a .30 and a .50 calibre machine gun in the nose cowling, as well as two .30 machine guns, one mounted in each wing.

  By February of 1941, P-36s were operational with USAAC pursuit squadrons outside the continental USA. At least four of these fighters were known to have participated in the defence of Pearl Harbour.

  The two models depicted here were known to have scored kills at Pearl Harbour. The 1rst Pursuit Squadron aircraft was flown by Lt. Phillip Rasmussen. Climbing aboard in his pyjamas and taking off under enemy fire, he and three others were directed by radio to Kanehoe Bay. Upon successfully shooting down a Japanese bomber, Rasmussen came under attack from two A6M2 fighters. Seeking evasive sancturary in the clouds, he was able to return to Wheeler field and land succesfully, with a shattered canopy, shot-out radio,severed hydraulic lines and rudder cables,missing tail wheel, and about 500 bullet holes throughout the aircraft.
  A preserved P-36 Hawk has been refinished to depict Lt. Rasmussen's flight of December 7th, it can be seen on display at the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson Airbase, at Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. 
  The 47th Pursuit Squadron aircraft also depicted, was piloted by 2nd Lt. Harry Brown. He was credited with the destruction of two Kate bombers over Kaena Point. Later, when the 47th reformed with P-38 lightnings, Harry went on to become the squadron's first "ace".

             Credits and Thankyou's and What happened....

 The Curtiss P-36A Hawk model was originally created by Doug Westfall (Karbon)in FSDS.....then converted to G-Max, modified, and detailed, by Anthony Sullenger (Gramps), who also painted textures for the two Pearl Harbour models (1rst Pursuit Squadron, natural aluminum finish/47th Pursuit Squadron, olive drab)
  Panel was created by Kevin Bacon. Flight model by James Banks, edited with William Roth's "AirEd" utility. 
 CFS2 Damage profiles built by commitee, advisors,and inheritance, consisting of Doug Westfall,Ged Burton,Brian Madden,Dave Adams,James Banks, and Jean-Robert Turcot. Dp's treated to "Roll-Damage Fix" by David C. Copley, and the guns convergance setup by Jerry Beckwith's "AIM_IT" utility. 
  Weapons and engine data checked against imformation available at the AvHistory website.
  Flight model help, advice, opinions, imformation, permissions, and just plain painful truth delivered by beta testers, friends, and associates: Jean-Robert Turcot, Brian Madden, Anthony Sullenger, Will Hunter,Peter Harris, Jelmer Geluk, Tom Banks, Ted Schalbotnik, Dave Adams,and Rob Turner.
  Special tip of the hat to primary test pilot, Ged Burton.

 A big thanks to all who spent hours helping contribute to this project.
  

                     Imformation sourced from:

  The USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson Base, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A.
  
  Combat Aircraft of the World, by John W. Taylor/Berkley Windover Press

  Curtiss P-36 HAWK by Jiri Chodil and Seweryn Fleischer/ AJ-Press.

  Victory Through Airpower by Alexander De Seversky/ Simon and Schuster


          Internet Imformation sources:

  AvHistory.org http:
   http://www.avhistory.com/

  Military Aircraft database:
  http//www.csd.uwo.ca/~pettypi/elevon/gustin_military/db/index.html

  "The Flightline" WWII Aviation Archive:
  http://www.kotfsc.com/aircraft/main.htm

  Tech Pubs:
  http://www.wwiitechpubs.com/index.html

  The HQ (WWII online)http:
  http://www5.playnet.com/bv/wwiiolhq/index

  Aviation Enthuisiast's Corner:
  http://aeroweb.brooklyn.cuny.edu/air.htm

  The USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson Base
  http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/index.htm

  And further thanks to friends listed above who personally sent me all    manner of excellent info and documentation.

 Copyright Imformation:

  This aircraft model is the copyrighted property of Doug Westfall and Anthony Sullenger. Flight Model modifications on a theme by Microsoft are the creative declaration of James Banks.
  This privately owned creative package is offered for free distribution to the general public for pleasure use within the confines of Microsoft's CFS2 and FS2002 flight simulator programs.
  This package may not be offered for sale, or placed within or associated in anyway with websites charging user fees, nor can it be used as a promotional method of generating sales or membership fees in any form.
  By downloading these files, the user possesing this package agrees to these stipulations. 
  
  Individuals, groups, or internet service providers found violating these terms will be procecuted under the laws of their host country.
  
  The owners of this copyrighted material reserve all rights.

  Those wishing to repaint or change this aircraft model for free public release are encouraged and asked to contact us for details and upgrade files.
     James Banks:
             j.andrewbanks@aebc.com

     Anthony Sullenger:
             gramps84@yahoo.com