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Description
| Manufacturer: | Bell |
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| Base model: | P-39 | ||
| Designation: | XP-39 | ||
| Nickname: | Airacobra | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | ||
| Designation Period: | 1925-1947 | ||
| Basic role: | Pursuit | ||
| Status: | Experimental | ||
| Crew: | Pilot | ||
| See Also: | P-45 |
Specifications
| Length: | 28' 8" | 8.7 m | |
| Height: | 11' 0" | 3.3 m | |
| Wingspan: | 35' 10" | 10.9 m | |
| Wingarea: | 200.0 sq ft | 18.5 sq m | |
| Empty Weight: | 3,995 lb | 1,811 kg | |
| Gross Weight: | 5,550 lb | 2,517 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Allison V-1710-17 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1150 | ||
Performance
| Max Speed: | 390 mph | 628 km/h | 339 kt |
| Climb: | 3,800 ft/min | 1,158 m/min | |
| Ceiling: | 32,000 ft | 9,753 m | |
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