RE: GP P-6E Hawk, what gas engine?
The weight is not a problem with the low wing loading, They are also built like a brick sh#t house, so they will take the extra pounding and they are the most stable planes I’ve ever flown, with a really wide flight envelope. I highly recommend both planes but the P-17 is my favorite.
BOUND_4_HELL
You can never have too much power, as you can always throttle back.