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P-39 Airacobra|David Doyle
P-39 Airacobra : Bell Fighter in World War II
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With a midengined configuration, sturdy tricycle landing gear, and nose-mounted 37 mm cannon, the Bell P-39 was a thoughtful and innovative design. However, the plane lacked the all-out performance of some other key fighters available to Allied fliers (e.g., Spitfire, Hellcat, Mustang), particularly at altitude. Largely rejected by British and American combat squadrons, the Airacobra was much better received in the Soviet Union, where the Red Air Force successfully deployed large quantities of the type against the Luftwaffe. This new entry in the Legends of Warfare series features detailed photographic coverage of all variants of the Airacobra, including prototypes, trainer versions, production models C through Q, and the P-400.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780764367038
  • ISBN-10: 076436703X
  • Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
  • Publish Date: August 2023
  • Dimensions: 9 x 9.4 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Page Count: 144

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