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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''P-39Q-5 ''Airacobra''''' is a Rank II American fighter with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB) and 3.3 (RB/SB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.
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The primary purpose of a P-39 is that of a low-level interceptor against low energy aircraft. It lacks the high-altitude performance needed to engage strategic-bombers. The 37 mm M4's dropping trajectory and slow rate of fire make it useless in head-on passes. Therefore, prioritize low altitude objectives, like escorting attackers & low alt bombers, or prey on the ones of the enemy.
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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|-
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,048 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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|-
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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|-
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| 570 || 556 || 9,700 || 19.4 || 19.9 || 8.1 || 10.2 || 280
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|-
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,048 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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|-
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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|-
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| 635 || 602 || 9,700 || 17.7 || 18.0 || 24.0 || 14.4 || 280
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|-
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|}
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====Details====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="5" | Features
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|-
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! Combat flap
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! Take-off flap
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! Landing flap
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
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|-
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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|-
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! colspan="2" | Max Static G
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|-
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! +
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! -
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|-
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| 886 || 322 || 450 || ~16 || ~12
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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|-
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
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|-
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| < 360 || < 380 || < 450 || > 250
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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|-
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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|-
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| 3,724 m || 1,125 hp || 1,556 hp
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|-
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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|-
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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|-
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Setting 3
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|-
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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|-
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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|- -->
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|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 15.87 mm Steel - Propeller hub
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* 15.87 mm Steel - Plate fore cockpit
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* 7 mm Steel - Plate over instrument cluster
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* 6 mm Steel - Upper pilot's seat and head rest encasement
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* 6 mm Steel - Rear tail
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* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen
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* 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Headrest of pilot's seat
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|M4 (37 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 1 x 37 mm M4 cannon, nose-mounted (30 rpg)
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, wing-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|Rockets}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can outfit the following ordinance options:
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* Without load
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* 6 x 118 mm M8 Bazookas
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=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available remove this subsection.''
 
''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available remove this subsection.''
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== Usage in the battles ==
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Basic dog fighting skills apply. Use energy tactics and only fire the cannon only under optimum conditions. A separate key for the main gun is advised.
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Otherwise utilize the given machine guns at every opportunity. The center/cowling mounted .50 cals provide great long range accuracy & harassment.
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"Jack of all trades, master of none" is the credo of the Airacobra. Thus the basic tactic is to analyze your opponents weakness and then exploit it.
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The P-39 will always find an area, it is exceeding the foe. Or at least, is on par to let the skill decide.
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Given the P-39s sleek and rather aerodynamic form, Boom & Zoom is the preferred form of combat. However Turn & Burn is an option as well.
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Again, the P-39 provides all the options a pilot would want, a "Jack of all trades, master of none".
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===Manual Engine Control===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
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|-
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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|-
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! Oil
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! Water
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! Type
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|-
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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|}
  
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===Modules===
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{| class="wikitable"
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!colspan = "1"| Tier
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!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
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!colspan = "1"| Survivability
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!colspan = "2"| Weaponry
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|-
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| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Radiator
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| Offensive 12 mm
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|
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|-
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| II
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|
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
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| New 12 mm MGs
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|
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|-
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| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Engine
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| Offensive 37 mm 
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| Rocket Launcher M10
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|-
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| IV
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|
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| Engine Injection
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| Cover
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| New 37 mm Cannons
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|
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|-
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|}
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Heavy Armament
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* Great Dive Speed Acceleration/Pickup
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* Good secondary armament of four HMG
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* Reasonable Turn Time
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* High top-end diving speed, can dive up to +800 kph
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* Good climb rate
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* "Jack of all trades, but master of none"
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* Different weapon trajectories make aiming difficult
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* 37 mm projectiles have extremely low accuracy and muzzle velocity
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* 37 mm projectiles are incapable of defeating tank armor, even at optimal angles with APT rounds
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* Long countdown for the 37 mm in both overheating and reload
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* Easy to stall with full controls
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* Low ammo count for the machine guns
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
 
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
 
* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
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{{USA fighters}}

Revision as of 22:05, 24 November 2018

Rank VI USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Su-25K Pack
P-39Q-5
p-39q_5.png
P-39Q-5
USA flag.png USA
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.7 2.7 3.3
Class:
Research:6 900 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:32 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
Show in game

Description

GarageImage P-39Q-5.jpg


The P-39Q-5 Airacobra is a Rank II American fighter with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB) and 3.3 (RB/SB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

The primary purpose of a P-39 is that of a low-level interceptor against low energy aircraft. It lacks the high-altitude performance needed to engage strategic-bombers. The 37 mm M4's dropping trajectory and slow rate of fire make it useless in head-on passes. Therefore, prioritize low altitude objectives, like escorting attackers & low alt bombers, or prey on the ones of the enemy.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,048 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
570 556 9,700 19.4 19.9 8.1 10.2 280
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,048 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
635 602 9,700 17.7 18.0 24.0 14.4 280

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
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886 322 450 ~16 ~12
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 360 < 380 < 450 > 250
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
3,724 m 1,125 hp 1,556 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 15.87 mm Steel - Propeller hub
  • 15.87 mm Steel - Plate fore cockpit
  • 7 mm Steel - Plate over instrument cluster
  • 6 mm Steel - Upper pilot's seat and head rest encasement
  • 6 mm Steel - Rear tail
  • 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen
  • 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Headrest of pilot's seat

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: M4 (37 mm), Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The P-39Q-5 is armed with:

  • 1 x 37 mm M4 cannon, nose-mounted (30 rpg)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, wing-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)

Suspended armament

Main article: Rockets

The P-39Q-5 can outfit the following ordinance options:

  • Without load
  • 6 x 118 mm M8 Bazookas

Usage in the battles

Basic dog fighting skills apply. Use energy tactics and only fire the cannon only under optimum conditions. A separate key for the main gun is advised. Otherwise utilize the given machine guns at every opportunity. The center/cowling mounted .50 cals provide great long range accuracy & harassment.

"Jack of all trades, master of none" is the credo of the Airacobra. Thus the basic tactic is to analyze your opponents weakness and then exploit it. The P-39 will always find an area, it is exceeding the foe. Or at least, is on par to let the skill decide. Given the P-39s sleek and rather aerodynamic form, Boom & Zoom is the preferred form of combat. However Turn & Burn is an option as well. Again, the P-39 provides all the options a pilot would want, a "Jack of all trades, master of none".

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable Not controllable Not controllable Separate Not ontrollable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator Offensive 12 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 12 mm MGs
III Wings Repair Engine Offensive 37 mm Rocket Launcher M10
IV Engine Injection Cover New 37 mm Cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Heavy Armament
  • Great Dive Speed Acceleration/Pickup
  • Good secondary armament of four HMG
  • Reasonable Turn Time
  • High top-end diving speed, can dive up to +800 kph
  • Good climb rate

Cons:

  • "Jack of all trades, but master of none"
  • Different weapon trajectories make aiming difficult
  • 37 mm projectiles have extremely low accuracy and muzzle velocity
  • 37 mm projectiles are incapable of defeating tank armor, even at optimal angles with APT rounds
  • Long countdown for the 37 mm in both overheating and reload
  • Easy to stall with full controls
  • Low ammo count for the machine guns

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Read also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • page on aircraft encyclopedia;
  • other literature.


USA fighters
P-26 Peashooter  P-26A-33 · P-26A-34 · P-26A-34 M2 · P-26B-35
P-36 Hawk  P-36A · Rasmussen's P-36A · P-36C · ○P-36C · P-36G
P-39 Airacobra  P-400 · P-39N-0 · P-39Q-5
P-40  P-40C · P-40E-1 · P-40E-1 TD · P-40F-10
P-43 Lancer  P-43A-1
P-47 Thunderbolt  P-47D-22-RE · P-47D-25 · P-47D-28 · P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-47N-15
P-51 Mustang  P-51 · P-51A (Thunder League) · P-51C-10 · P-51D-5 · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · P-51D-30 · P-51H-5-NA
P-63 Kingcobra  P-63A-5 · P-63A-10 · P-63C-5 · ␠Kingcobra
Prototypes  XP-55
F2A Buffalo  F2A-1 · Thach's F2A-1 · F2A-3
BF2C  BF2C-1
F3F  F3F-2 · Galer's F3F-2
F4F Wildcat  F4F-3 · F4F-4
F4U Corsair  F4U-1A · F4U-1A (USMC) · F4U-1D · F4U-1C · F4U-4 · F4U-4B · F4U-4B VMF-214 · F2G-1
F6F Hellcat  F6F-5 · F6F-5N
F8F Bearcat  F8F-1 · F8F-1B
Other countries  ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃A6M2 · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc

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