HBB80240

Hobbyboss 1:72 - P-39 Q Airacobra

The Bell P-39 Airacobra was one of the principal fighter aircraft in service with American forces at the start of World War II. It was built by the Bell Aircraft Corporation. Its maiden flight was in April 1939. The aircraft s unusual design featured an Allison engine mounted in the middle of the fuselage, just behind the pilot. The 37mm T9 cannon was fitted in the nose and fired through the centre of the propellor hub. Entry to the cockpit was through a side door. A total of 9,584 examples were produced, with over half being sent to the Soviet Union under the lend-lease program. Model Information: Contains 35 parts, 1 metal part and 4 sprues. Dimensions: Length: 127.5 mm Wingspan: 147 mm