American P-39 and Russian P-39.

[1K3]

If we get P-39D (American version) and Q (Russian version), will the Russian P-39Q be modeled based on Russian specs?  From what I know the Russian P-39 spec was stripped of excess fat and luxury equipment.  The russian model ran higher boost that allowed them to compete with 109s/190s.

[Vad]

Originally posted by 1K3
From what I know the Russian P-39 spec was stripped of excess fat and luxury equipment.  

Yes, you are right. When we, Russians, removed leather seats, wood finishing and home theatre P39 added 20 mph.
Another 10 we got when removed bathroom.

[eskimo2]

I think making the outboard gun pods optional on the Q would be enough.

[eilif]

did they take out the radio equipment like they did with the p40 N? Sure made a difference with the N, 800kg lighter if i remember right.

[Widewing]

Originally posted by 1K3
If we get P-39D (American version) and Q (Russian version), will the Russian P-39Q be modeled based on Russian specs?  From what I know the Russian P-39 spec was stripped of excess fat and luxury equipment.  The russian model ran higher boost that allowed them to compete with 109s/190s.

Just remember that the Americans flew the N and Q extensively, both in the MTO and SWPA. It was also flown by the RAAF, Free French and Italians.

My regards,

Widewing

[Widewing]

Originally posted by eilif
did they take out the radio equipment like they did with the p40 N? Sure made a difference with the N, 800kg lighter if i remember right.

P-40Ns were equipped with radios. All US fighters were fitted with radios.

My regards,

Widewing

[Vuokko]

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