Supermarine Spitfire vs Curtiss P-40
The P-40 Warhawk and Spitfire are WWII fighter warbirds — the P-40 the rugged Allison fighter, the Spitfire the premium Merlin icon.
Live Market Snapshot
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- For sale now
- 2
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1942–1943
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Supermarine Spitfire | Curtiss P-40 |
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| All events | 3 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 2 | — |
| Fatalities | 2 | — |
| % Fatal | 67% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Supermarine Spitfire | Curtiss P-40 |
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| Price Range | — | $3,005,028 |
| Category | — | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 1 |
| Range | 852 nm (1,578 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 7,400 lbs (3,357 kg) | — |
| Engines | — | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Supermarine Spitfire or Curtiss P-40?
Bottom line: Choose the P-40 for a more attainable, rugged warbird; choose the Spitfire for iconic handling and top-tier pedigree (at higher cost). P-40 = rugged/attainable; Spitfire = icon/premium.
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