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Bell P-39C 'Airacobra'

Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:P-39
  Designation:P-39
  Version:C
  Nickname:Airacobra
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:1
  See Also:P-45

Specifications
  Length: 30' 2" 9.1 m
  Wingspan: 34' 0" 10.3 m
  Gross Weight: 7,180 lb 3,256 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Allison V-1710-35
  Horsepower (each): 1150

Performance
  Max Speed: 379 mph 610 km/h 329 kt

Known serial numbers
40-2971 / 40-2990


 

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 John
 , OTH
Used by RAF (or more strictly speaking the Auxilliary Air Force) 601 Squadron from October 1941 but quickly withdrawn from service
09/27/2003 @ 17:01 [ref: 6722]

 

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