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