Military

Bell P-39 Airacobra

Manufacturer: Bell

The Bell P‑39 Airacobra was a single‑engine, low‑wing fighter built by Bell for the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. It was a main American fighter when the U.S. entered the war and was later supplied in large numbers to the Soviet Union, the Free French, and the RAF.

Aircraft Facts

Type Key
bell-p-39-airacobra
Class
Military
Registry Count
1
Example Registration
N39FF

Specifications

Wingspan
10.36 m / 34 ft
Length
9.19 m / 30 ft
Height
3.78 m / 12 ft
Max Speed
626 km/h / 389 mph
Cruise Speed
845 km/h / 525 mph
Range
845 km / 456 nmi
Ceiling
11000 m / 35000 ft
First Flight
1938-04-06
Production Start
1940
Total Built
9588

Variants

  • P-39F- 1 registrations - Example N39FF

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