P-39Q-5

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P-39Q-5
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P-39Q-5
AB RB SB
3.7 2.7 3.3
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Description

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The P-39Q-5 Airacobra is a Rank II American fighter with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB), 2.7 (RB), and 3.3 (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
+ -
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 in front of the cockpit
  • 7 mm Steel - Plate over instrument cluster
  • 6 mm Steel - Upper pilot's seat and headrest encasement
  • 6 mm Steel - Rear tail
  • 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen
  • 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Headrest of pilot's seat

Armaments

Offensive armament

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: M8 (rockets)

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

  • Without load
  • 6 x 118 mm M8 Bazookas

Usage in battles

Basic dogfighting skills apply. Use energy tactics and only fire the cannon only under optimum conditions. It is advised to utilize separatekeys for the main weapons. Otherwise, utilise the given machine guns at every opportunity. The centre/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 analyse your opponent's 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 an 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 armour, 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

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Media

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See also

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  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
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