FSX – Bell P39 Airacobra Updated

FSX – Bell P39 Airacobra Updated. The P-39 was the principle American fighter when WWII broke out When the United States entered World War II, the Bell P-39 was its primary fighter plane. By war’s end, nearly 10,000 had been produced in nearly 48 variants, making the “Airacobra” one of Bell’s most successful aircraft ever. As American technology advanced, and newer, faster, better aircraft were produced for the USAAF, the P-39 continued to dominate in the Soviet Air Force, where it scored more total kills than any other American plane throughout the war. P-39s also served in the Royal Australian Air Force to counter Japanese air raids. The Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force received 170 surplus P-39s once Italy sided with the Allies. The P-39 is a great-looking airplane, armed to the teeth, but its climb rate, speed, maneuverability and performance at altitude paled in comparison to existing British fighters like the Spitfire. That might have been it for the “Airacobra” if not for the lend-lease program that sent thousands of the fighters to Soviet Union.

By A.F.Scrub

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