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General Background

The P-400 was the modified export version of the P-39 originally planned to provide for the RAF. A total of 179 of such aircraft was delivered to the USAAF.

The Aircraft

For the 67th FS, it was formed in 1941 and were sent to Australia and then Guadalcanal. During a Japanese counter attack in an attempt to retake Guadalcanal 3 P-400s from the 67th FS were called upon to assist the Marines. Just when things looked like the enemy would overwhelm the Marines the P-400s arrived and made several single file passes strafing the Japanese attackers. When the battle was over the P-400s had helped stop the attack and repel the invaders.

Specifications :

Crew:	1
Number built:	1,767 with the RAF initially ordering 675 (475 + 200 from France) but only accepting about 80
Dimensions
Wingspan:	34 ft.
Length:	30 ft. 2 in.
Height:	12 ft. 5 in.
Wing area:	213 sq ft.
Armament
Guns:	Originally 4 X 8 mm MGs - RAF replaced with 0.30 in. MGs, Originally 2 X 12.7 mm MGs - RAF
	replaced with 0.50 in. MGs, Originally 1 X 37mm cannon - RAF replaced with 20 mm Hispano Suiza cannon.
Bomb load:	1 X 500 lb.
Performance
Engine:	1 X 1,150 hp Allison V-1710-35
Maximum speed:	360 mph
ROC:	2,400 ft/min
Maximum ceiling:	32,100 ft.
Range:	600 mi., extended range with drop tank 1,100 mi.
Weight
Empty:	5,462 lbs
Loaded:	7,500 lbs
Maximum:	8,200 lb