About This File
CFS Bell P-39C Airacobra, bare metal, USAAC early 1941 (CFS only 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 CFS with animated prop, flaps and landing gear. DP/CFS by Chuck Dome. Includes Dan Griffin's CFS P-39 v2 panel. Custom FD by Christoph Ruhtenberg of EYA - Enjoy Your Aircraft. Checklist by Josh Van Stavern. History file by Joe Baugher. Appropriate flight music included. First of Fourteen sets of Airacobra packages; compiled by Derek 'Deke' Wakefield of Indianola Flightcraft.