Corrected entry: Several P-40 related mistakes here: 1 - The P-40 Warhawk did not have the range to fly from the continental United States to Asia without stopping. While this is a common plot device, it defies belief; 2 - I cannot find any references to a two-seat P-40, although it can be argued that the plane was quite heavily modified, considering its other "features." Additionally, travelling great distances in such a two-place cockpit would be very uncomfortable. 3 - There is a scene where one of the P-40's wings catches fire due to a fuel tank hit. This is possible, but unlikely, as self-sealing fuel tanks were introduced in the P-40B. Given the nature of the film and the fantastic nature of the story, these are not huge mistakes, but since the technology is loosely based on our own history, I found them to be rather irritating.
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Correction: You more or less explain yourself why these are not mistakes. 1) You cannot make any assumptions about the plane's range since it is heavily modified and based in a different universe. If they're able to make flying carrier ships they should be able to extend the range of Sky Captain's plane. 2) The plane is modified, and being uncomfortable is not a mistake. 3) Dex is a genius, he made the plane work under water so a self-sealing tank should be a small matter for him.
Andreas[DK]