1943 Curtiss P-40N KITTYHAWK
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
1943 P-40N-5 with dual controls. VH-PFO was the subject of a complete restoration with all new skins and spars. During the restoration, the fuselage was modified to dual control configuration. Only 197 hrs since complete restoration. 50 hrs on Vintage V-12's V-1710-111 Allison. Registered and flying in Australia. Worldwide shipping available.
Engine
Allison V1710-111. 50.0 Hrs SMOH. Engine by Vintage V-12s, CA, USA.
Propeller
Hamilton Standard 23E50. 197.0 Hrs SMOH by Safe Air, Australia.
Interior
Authentic period, with rear seat and dual-controls (no brakes). 9/10
Exterior
Authentic WWII 49th F.G. 1943. 9/10. Fabric, Ceconite
Inspection
In annual
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$2,998,405 *
GBP £2,231,383
|
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Apr 05, 2026 | 103 days | Active | |
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Platinum Fighter Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$3,042,590
|
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Apr 02, 2026 | 107 days | Active | |
|
Platinum Fighter Sales
aerotrader.com
|
$2,950,000
|
Redondo Beach, CA | May 01, 2026 | 77 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Curtiss P-40N KITTYHAWK
This 1943 Curtiss P-40N KITTYHAWK (VH-PFO) is a 1-seat warbirds & military with 197 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $2,998,405.
The P-40N KITTYHAWK cruises at 300 kts (556 km/h) with a range of 650 nm (1,204 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 29,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $372/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Curtiss P-40N KITTYHAWK — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-PFO) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
AU
Seller reported 59 more aircraft in Queensland →Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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