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Virginia Air and Space Center / Hampton History Center, Hampton Virginia
Bell P-39Q 'Airacobra' SN: 42-20027

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Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:P-39
  Designation:P-39
  Version:Q
  Nickname:Airacobra
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:Pilot
  See Also:P-45
  Serial/Bureau Number:42-20027
  Location:Virginia Air and Space Center / Hampton History Center, Hampton Virginia

Specifications
  Length: 30' 2" 9.1 m
  Height:12' 5" 3.7 m
  Wingspan: 34' 0" 10.3 m
  Wingarea: 213.0 sq ft 19.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 5,680 lb 2,575 kg
  Gross Weight: 7,651 lb 3,469 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Allison V-1710-85
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 650 miles 1,046 km
  Max Speed: 382 mph 615 km/h 332 kt
  Ceiling: 34,790 ft 10,603 m