Bell P-39 Airacobra vs. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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Bell P-39 Airacobra |
versus |
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
9.14 m |
30 ft 2 in |
length |
22.56 m |
74 ft 0 in |
3.78 m |
12 ft 5 in |
height |
5.82 m |
19 ft 1 in |
10.36 m |
34 ft |
wingspan |
31.62 m |
103 ft 9 in |
1 × Allison V-1710-85 liquid-cooled V-12 |
engines |
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines |
1,200 hp |
thrust per engine |
1,200 horsepower |
1,200 hp |
total thrust |
4,800 horsepower |
3,810 kg |
8,400 lb |
MTOW |
29,484 kg |
65,000 lb |
525 mi |
457 nm |
range |
2,000 mi |
1,739 nm |
200 mph |
322 km/h |
cruise speed |
226 mph |
364 km/h |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.