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, which used it to score the highest number of kills …

The P-39 Airacobra was a unique design, having the engine mounted behind the pilot, with a drive shaft that ran between the pilot's feet to a gear box in the nose of the airplane to turn the …

Report on climb and take-off tests of Bell P-39N-1 airplane at the manuacturer's plant. Airplane equipped with Allison V-1710-85 engine and three-bladed constant speed propeller, blade …

Bell P-39N Airacobra The P-39 was an unusual design when it appeared in 1937. Among its many unorthodox design features are the mounting of the engine behind the pilot, the use of …

Listing of P-39 Airacobra by serial number and other known aircraft.

P-39N — V-1710-85 (E19) 1,200 hp engine; Aeroproducts propeller enlarged from 10 ft 4 in to 11 ft 7 in starting with 167th aircraft. The P-39N-5 had reduced armor. P-39Q — wing-mounted …

The P-39, often referred to as the “Iron Dog,” was a much maligned USAAF WWII fighter, so much so that it is not included in the U.S. Air Force Academy’s “Fighter Memorial”.

Jan 11, 2013 · One of the first interceptors to have a tricycle undercarriage, the Bell P-39 Airacobra was unique in having its 1,150 hp Allison V-1710-E4 engine mounted behind the …

Apr 29, 2021 · P-39N - Improved P-39M series; fitted with V-1710-85 powerplant; decreased armor protection and fuel for increased weight and performance.

The baseline P-39N featured a V-1710-85 engine and a 3.18-meter (10 foot 4 inch) Aeroproducts prop; a P-39K was modified as the series prototype. 500 of P-39Ns were built, with all but the …