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Vendor: Arma Hobby

Product code: AMH70055

EAN: 5902734373427

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Plastic model airplane to assemble: P-39Q Airacobra 1:72 Arma Hobby 70055

The P-39 Airacobra is one of the most interesting and innovative fighters of World War II – the designers at Bell equipped it with a nose wheel, an engine located at the center of gravity of the airframe, and a robust 37 mm cannon. The engine was originally intended to be equipped with a turbocharger, providing excellent performance at high altitudes for the prototype that first flew in the spring of 1939. However, American aviation officials preferred a simpler engine, suited for operations at lower altitudes. The introduction of the Airacobra into mass production and combat units coincided with the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding the outbreak of war in Europe, and later on the Eastern Front and in the Pacific. Initial orders for France and Great Britain were not fully realized, with some redirected directly to U.S. forces fighting in the Pacific and Africa. After more advanced types of aircraft appeared, over half of the 9,558 produced Cobras were sent to the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease, where the aircraft performed excellently: battles were fought there at low altitudes, which the Airacobra was best suited for. Among the top 10 Soviet aces, half flew Airacobras.

The most produced version, with nearly 5,000 units, and the last version of the Airacobra was the P-39Q. The aircraft was powered by a 1,200-horsepower Allison engine and was distinguished from earlier versions by its armament, which was enhanced with two underwing pods containing 12.7 mm machine guns. Most of the machines of this version went to the USSR, where they were used by some of the most distinguished pilots of elite guard units. They were also used by the U.S. Air Force and the Allied Italian forces, primarily performing ground attack missions. The "Q" Cobras were also used in the U.S. for training and practice, helping many future aces hone their skills before heading to the front. In the post-war period, one example served as a standby aircraft for Soviet General Fyodor Polyunin, who commanded the Polish "people's" air force.

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separate modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.