BELL P-39Q Airacobra Soviet #5747

BELL P-39Q Airacobra Soviet #5747

The Cobi BELL P-39D Airacobra #5747 is a 1:32 scale brick set composed of 380 pieces.  This set includes one Soviet pilot minifigure and multiple moving parts such as retractable landing gears, spinning propeller, movable ailerons and more.  Be sure to get your Cobi BELL P-39D Airacobra #5746 to add to your Cobi fighter aircraft collection!

History:

The Soviet P-39Q Airacobra was a fighter aircraft that was supplied to the Soviet Union by the United States as part of the Lend-Lease program. It was one of the most important fighters in the Soviet Air Force during World War II, and was responsible for a large number of kills.

The P-39Q was a development of the earlier P-39D model, and featured a number of improvements, including a more powerful engine, a better gunsight, and a revised armament layout. The most significant change was the addition of two 20mm cannon in the wings, in addition to the 37mm cannon in the nose. This gave the P-39Q a powerful firepower that was well-suited for ground attack missions.

The P-39Q was well-liked by Soviet pilots, who appreciated its ruggedness, maneuverability, and firepower. It was particularly effective in the low-altitude ground attack role, where its cannon could be used to devastating effect against ground targets. The P-39Q also proved to be a capable fighter aircraft, and was credited with a large number of kills.

In total, the Soviet Union received over 4,700 P-39Q Airacobras, making it the most numerous American fighter type in Soviet service. The P-39Q was used in all theaters of war, and was particularly effective in the Battle of Stalingrad. It was also used by the Soviet Air Force after the war, and remained in service until the early 1950s.

Here are some of the key specifications of the Soviet P-39Q Airacobra:

• Engine: Allison V-1710-87, 1,150 hp
• Maximum speed: 414 mph
• Range: 725 miles
• Armament: 37mm cannon in the nose, plus two 20mm cannons in the wings
• Crew: 1

The P-39Q Airacobra was a significant aircraft in the history of World War II. It was a versatile and effective fighter that was well-liked by Soviet pilots. The P-39Q played a major role in the Soviet victory over Germany, and its legacy continues to this day.