About This File
FS98 USAAC Bell P-39C Airacobra, bare metal, early 1941 (plane-jane package). Originally designed as an interceptor, the US Army requested that Bell redesign the P-39 as ground attack fighter. This led to the removal of its Allison V-1710's turbosupercharger and enlarging the plane leading to a marked reduction in performance. The C model was the first production variant. However it was soon learned it was not suited to combat, lacking armor and self-sealing fuel tanks. Only twenty examples were built and all were relegated to training duties. FS5 model/AFX by Eric C. Johnson. Converted for FS98 with animated prop, flaps and landing gear. Includes update of F. Achhammer's Warbird panel (uses only default FS98 gauges). Custom FD by Christoph Ruhtenberg of EYA - Enjoy Your Aircraft. FS98 yellow palette fix by Dave McQueen. Updates and package assembly by Derek 'Deke' Wakefield of Indianola Flightcraft.