Unimax Forces of Valor 80049
Bell P-39Q Airacobra Diecast Model
USAAF 357th FG, "Saga Boy II", Edwin Chickering, 1943, w/2 Figures |
| 1:32 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Bell P-39Q Airacobra | | 11.25" | | 12.75" |
The P-39Q was the last of many variations of the Airacobra, this sporting .50 cal wing guns. Built by Bell Aircraft and featuring an Allison V-1710 engine mounted behind the pilot, the P-39Q saw combat throughout the world, particularly in the South Pacific, Russian, and Mediterranean theaters of WW2.
Designed as a single-engine high-altitude interceptor aircraft, the P-39 was first flown on April 6th, 1938. The main purpose of the engine configuration-placed behind the cockpit-was to free up space for the heavy main armament, a 37 mm cannon firing through the center of the propeller hub for optimum accuracy and stability. Unfortunately the Airacobra was vulnerable to any enemy fighter with decent high altitude performance, but its rear-mounted engine made it ideal for ground attack since return fire was less likely to hit the engine. The Airacobra saw combat throughout the world, particularly in the Pacific, Mediterranean and Russian theaters. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Forces of Valor's 1:32 scale P-39 Airacobra is constructed using an intelligent mix of diecast metal and plastic, and is loaded with features usually only seen in higher-priced models. Moving and removable parts include access panels that reveal a finely detailed mid-mounted engine, opening pilot crew doors, movable simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces, configurable landing gear with hinged gear doors and removable center mounted fuel tank. Structural detail can be seen inside the nose gear and main gear wheel wells. This model is armed with a nose-mounted .50 caliber machine gun and a 37mm cannon, and there is a .50 caliber machine gun pod under each wing.
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The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft.
Unimax "Forces of Valor" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
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