The P-39Q-5 is an American fighter. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
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, prioritise low altitude objectives, like escorting attackers & low alt bombers, or preying on the ones of the enemy.
Compared to the P-39N-0, the Q-5 trades the four .30 calibre machine guns for another pair of .50 calibre machine guns in under-wing gun pods. Keep in mind that these underwing gun pods increase drag, wing loading, and decrease maximum speed in exchange for more firepower.
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| Belt | Belt filling | Armor penetration (mm) at a distance: | |||||
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| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1000 m | 1500 m | 2000 m | ||
| HEFI-T/AP-T | 37 | 34 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 9 | |
| HEFI-T/HEFI-T/AP-T | 37 | 34 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 9 | |
| AP-T | 37 | 34 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 9 | |
| HEFI-T | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Belt | Belt filling | Armor penetration (mm) at a distance: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1000 m | 1500 m | 2000 m | ||
| T/Ball/I/AP | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 6 | |
| AP/AP/AP/T/I | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 6 | |
| T/AP/AP/AP | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 6 | |
| T/T/T/AP | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 6 | |
| AP/I/AP | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 6 | |
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