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Airacobra
Manufacturer : Bell
In early 1937, Bell Aircraft presented a revolutionary fighter design to the USAAC, the P-39 Airacobra. Incorporating machine guns and the most powerful cannon available, the new design by Robert Woods, utilized many revolutionary design features. The all-metal, low wing, monoplane design utilized a centrally located engine in the fuselage, a feature which enhanced maneuverability. A nine foot shaft ran through the cockpit to drive the propeller. Woods design was the first fighter to incorporate a forward tricycle landing gear, which gave the P-39 pilot great visibility while on the ground. The first prototype flew in 1938. Equipped with a supercharged Allison water-cooled V-12 rated at 1,150-HP, the prototype performed admirably. It exhibited a top speed of 390-MPH, and an amazingly quick rate of climb. Unfortunately for the Airacobra, the USAAC decided to eliminate the supercharged engine from the project, a move which would relegate the Airacobra to the distinction of being Americas forgotten fighter of WW II. |
Airacobra
Airacobra Artwork Collection |
Clipped Signature - Ben Davis. | P-39 Airacobra Aces of World War Two. | The Forgotten Fighter by Stan Stokes. |
Top Aces for : Airacobra | ||
A list of all Aces from our database who are known to have flown this aircraft. A profile page is available by clicking the pilots name. | ||
Name | Victories | Info |
Thomas B McGuire Jr | 38.00 | |
Charles E Yeager | 11.50 | The signature of Charles E Yeager features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available. |
Squadrons for : Airacobra | ||
A list of all squadrons from known to have used this aircraft. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name. | ||
Squadron | Info | |
Country : US Yoxford Boys Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 357th Fighter Group | 357th Fighter Group Full profile not yet available. | |
Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 54th Fighter Group | 54th Fighter Group Full profile not yet available. | |
Country : UK Founded : 14th October 1925 Fate : Disbanded 10th March 1957 County of London (Auxiliary) Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.601 Sqn RAF | No.601 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available. |
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