贝尔P-63E金眼镜蛇 | |
|---|---|
| 国家 | 美国 |
| 类型 | 司机 |
贝尔 P-63E 金眼镜蛇的照片库， 贝尔 P-63 金科布拉 24型战斗机是二战期间研制的美国战斗机。这是P-39艾拉科布拉的演变，旨在纠正后者的缺陷。虽然他没有被美国空军接受为作战服务，但他在苏联空军的"公鸡"下成功地服役了。
| Bell P-63E KingCobra – WalkAround | |
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| 摄影师 | 未知 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 36 |
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The Bell P-63 Kingcobra was an American fighter aircraft developed from the earlier P-39 Airacobra to improve its high-altitude performance, incorporating an advanced laminar flow wing and a powerful two-stage supercharged engine. The P-63E was the final production variant, featuring the latest engine and aerodynamic improvements.
Although the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) deemed the P-63 surplus to requirements due to the superiority of the P-51 Mustang, over 3,300 Kingcobras were built, with the vast majority (around 2,400) being shipped to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program, where they saw extensive combat use, particularly in the ground attack role.
Key Specifications (P-63E)
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| 作用 | Fighter / Ground Attack |
| 制造商 | Bell Aircraft Corporation |
| 发动机 | Allison V-1710-109 V-12 liquid-cooled engine |
| Horsepower | 1,425 hp (with improved supercharging) |
| Max Speed | Approx. 410 mph (660 km/h) at 25,000 ft |
| Service Ceiling | Approx. 39,000 ft |
| Armament (Standard) | 1 x 37 mm M10 Cannon (firing through propeller hub, 58 rounds) 4 x 0.50 cal M2 Browning Machine Guns (2 nose, 2 wing) |
| External Stores | Up to 1,500 lbs (bombs or drop tanks on centerline and underwing pylons) |
| Distinguishing Feature | Standard “Car-Door” Canopy (unlike the P-63D prototype’s bubble canopy) |
Design and Service Notes
- Mid-Engine Design: Like the P-39, the Kingcobra featured its engine behind the pilot, driving a 4-bladed propeller via a long driveshaft, allowing for the heavy cannon to be mounted in the nose.
- Laminar Flow Wing: The P-63 was significantly larger than the P-39 and introduced a laminar flow wing design, similar to the P-51, which improved high-speed characteristics.
- The “Pinball” Variant: An unusual variant, the RP-63 (modified from A and C models, not E), was a manned target aircraft used for gunnery practice. It was heavily armored and fitted with external lights that illuminated when struck by frangible (disintegrating) bullets.
- Lend-Lease Success: The Kingcobra was a highly valued fighter on the Eastern Front, appreciated by Soviet pilots for its heavy armament (the 37 mm cannon was particularly effective), ruggedness, and relatively good performance at medium altitudes.
- Limited Production: 只 13 units of the P-63E-1 were produced before the end of the war led to the immediate cancellation of the remaining large contract.
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