The Bell P-39 Airacobra is a fighter produced by Bell Aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. It was one of the principal American fighters in service when the United States entered combat. The P-39 was used by the Soviet Air Force, and enabled individual Soviet pilots to collect the highest number of kills attributed to any U.S. fighter type flown by any air force in any conflict. Other major users of the type included the Free French, the Royal Air Force, and the Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 33.6ft (10.3m)
- Length 30.1ft (9.2m)
- Height 11.6ft (3.5m)
- Empty Weight 7,215lbs (3,272kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,956lbs (3,608kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.07
- Wing Loading 40.1lbs/ft2 (195.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 198.4ft2 (18.4m2)
- Drag Points 1861
Parts
- Number of Parts 68
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 390
