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Bell XP-39E 'Airacobra'

Description
  Manufacturer:Bell


  Base model:P-39
  Designation:XP-39
  Version:E
  Nickname:Airacobra
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Status:Experimental
  Crew:1
  See Also:P-45

Specifications
  Length: 31' 11" 9.7 m
  Wingspan: 35' 10" 10.9 m
  Gross Weight: 8,918 lb 4,044 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Allison V-1710-47
  Horsepower (each): 1325

Performance
  Max Speed: 386 mph 621 km/h 335 kt

Known serial numbers
41-19501 / 41-19502, 41-71464, 42-71464