Bell P-39 Airacobra vs. Lockheed P-38 Lightning
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Bell P-39 Airacobra |
versus |
Lockheed P-38 Lightning |
9.14 m |
30 ft 2 in |
length |
11.53 m |
37 ft 10 in |
3.78 m |
12 ft 5 in |
height |
3.91 m |
12 ft 10 in |
10.36 m |
34 ft |
wingspan |
15.85 m |
52 ft |
1 × Allison V-1710-85 liquid-cooled V-12 |
engines |
Engines: Two Allison V-1710-111/113 V-12 supercharged 4-stroke liquid-cooled engines |
1,200 hp |
thrust per engine |
1,425 hp |
1,200 hp |
total thrust |
2,850 hp |
3,810 kg |
8,400 lb |
MTOW |
9,798 kg |
21,600 lb |
525 mi |
457 nm |
range |
1,100 nm |
2,037 km |
200 mph |
322 km/h |
cruise speed |
239 knots |
139 mph |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.