Navigation: America's Wars: Revolutionary War War of 1812  Civil War Chronology of WW II  Vietnam War  American History: Civics: A Glossary Amistad Gallery of Railroad Stations  Elections: US Elections  Aviation: WW II: American Aircraft  Navy History: US Carriers  US Navy Battleships US Patrol Boats US Cruisers Other: History of The Middle East		HistoryCentral.com >Aviation > WW II: American Aircraft > Bell P-39 Airacobra AMERICAN COMBAT AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR II Bell P-39 Airacobra The P-39 was one of the most controversial aircraftof the war. It was originally designed as a close air support plane, but then modified to act as an interceptor, a job it was ill equipped to perform.It was a successful close air support aircraft. 9,585 were built, of which5,000 were sent to the Soviet Union. P-39D Manufacturer: Bell Engines: Allison V-1710-351, 15HP Speed: 400MPH Length: 30ft 2inch Range: 800mi Wingspan: 34ft Weight: 8,200lbs(max) Ceiling: 33,200ft	Mailing List   Buy a Momentos of the P-39: Mug T-Shirt Mousepad Totebag Puzzle Picture Related Products    Resources Links to Other Aviation Sites
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