Description
| Product ID: | 9780764367038 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Legends of Warfare: Aviation |
| Title: | P-39 Airacobra |
| Subtitle: | Bell Fighter in World War II |
| Authors: | Author: David Doyle |
| Page Count: | 144 |
| Subjects: | Military vehicles, Military aircraft |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This new entry in the "Legends of Warfare" series features detailed photographic coverage of all variants of the Airacobra including prototypes, trainer versions, production models C through Q, and the P-400. With a midengined configuration, sturdy tricycle landing gear, and nose-mounted 37 mm cannon, the Bell P-39 was a thoughtful and innovative design. However, the plane lacked the all-out performance of some other key fighters available to Allied flyers (e.g., Spitfire, Hellcat, Mustang), particularly at altitude. Largely rejected by British and American combat squadrons, the Airacobra was much better received in the Soviet Union, where the Red Air Force successfully deployed large quantities of the type against the Luftwaffe. This new entry in the Legends of Warfare series features detailed photographic coverage of all variants of the Airacobra, including prototypes, trainer versions, production models C through Q, and the P-400. |
| Imprint Name: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-08-28 |
