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1940
1940 - 0711.PDF
MABCH 14, 1940 Advertisements. 31 i WINGS FOR THE COBRA Possessing the striking power of its namesake, the Bell Airacobra answers the latest requirements for a single engine, single seat pursuit airplane with superior speed, fire power, vision and man- euverability. Completely new and incorporating advanced aero-dynamic and design features, the Airacobra is a fully developed tactical weapon. SPEED .. .The Airacobra carries the high speed of -interceptor pursuit type airplanes to around the •400 m. p. h. mark with full military load. ARMAMENT .. .For greater striking power, pro- vision is made in the nose of the fuselage for in- stallation of four machine guns and a cannon, giving a tremendous volume of center-line fire. VISION... Due to the location of the engine and placement of the pilot directly over the lead- ing edge of the wing, ideal vision is attained for searching, fighting and maneuvering. MANEUVERABILITY. . .Location of the engine near the center of gravity of the airplane permits a greater degree of maneuverability than is pos- sible with the conventional arrangement. LANDING .. .The Airacobra's retractable tricycle landing gear adds extra safety to take off and landing—especially important with pilots of lim- ited experience operating from small improvised war-time fields. BEU AIRCRAFT CORP. BUFFALO, NEW YORK
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