Looks like we're getting a 39D as well.

[hubsonfire]

Originally posted by Guppy35
Our old AW flying buddy Earl's P39N "Eloise" (Named for his sister) that he flew with the 345th FS, 350th FG in the MTO from Tunisia up into Italy, finally transitioning to the P47 in August 1944.

Yep that's August 1944.  P39s operated by the USAAF flying against the LW up until then.

[Guppy35]

Earl at work in his 39 "Eloise"

Sunrise patrol which he preferred to sunset ;0

[The Fugitive]

I use the love reading his AARs

[Squire]

In regards to the P-39N.

...Im not sure there is any real difference for a Russian P-39N (sans wing guns) and a P-39Q.

The Russians almost always removed the P-39Ns wing .30 caliber guns, so a "Russian P-39N" can be ascertained by simply having the P-39Q with no gondolas.

P-39Q: http://vvs.hobbyvista.com/Markings/P39/p39-white67-42567.jpg

P-39N: http://vvs.hobbyvista.com/Markings/P39/p39-white22.jpg

Thoughts?

[Megalodon]

Originally posted by Widewing
Both are depicted in the screen shots. Welch's first P-39D-1 was delivered with the Hispano from the factory. Welch preferred the 20mm. On December 7 1942, one year to the day since he shot down four at Pearl Harbor, he shot down a Zero and two Vals. In the process, expending just 16 rounds of 20mm and 78 rounds of .50 cal. That guy was a dead shot.

My regards,

Widewing

Welch also made it a habit at the slightest sign off something wrong to just bail out of the p-39. He didnt like it and wanted to move to the 38's. Wonder how many 39s he tossed.

[Megalodon]

Originally posted by Squire
In regards to the P-39N.

...Im not sure there is any real difference for a Russian P-39N (sans wing guns) and a P-39Q.

Thoughts?

You are correct! No need for the N. But an lightweight L as the mid bird would be awesum with a 1710/63.

[BMathis]

When's the next release? Anyone............?

Can't wait to fly the beast

[DoNKeY]

Who cares, it's not a 38...


donkey

[Nimrod45]

Where are you guys seeing the P-39D, is all I see is the Q

[Xasthur]

Tricycle gear on piston-engine fighters looks bloody rediculous! haha.

[rabbidrabbit]

Originally posted by bnasty
When's the next release? Anyone............?

Can't wait to fly the beast

2 weeks.

[Squire]

My data shows the P-39L being heavier than the D or the N/Q. It had a better engine than a D, but the N/Q was lighter with at least as good of an engine.

The best varient is going to be the P-39Q with no gondos, for performance, low weight, and speed/climb.

[Colt44]

Didn't realize they had Breast implants in the 40's.... should have named the ride:  Miss Kick Balls.....  

[angelsandair]

Originally posted by Yeager
did they have fake tits in the 40s?

[angelsandair]

Originally posted by Treize69


Isn't that George Welch's P-39D with the 8th FG?

Just kind of a stupid question, when can we expect to get the p-39 and are we gonna get the p-39 Q first??