Hobby Boss 80240 P-39Q Airacobra WWII Model Kit 1:72 Scale  [HB-80240]

Hobby Boss 1:72 P-39 Airacobra Plastic Scale Kit

The Bell P-39 Airacobra is notable for its unusual layout among early World War II American fighters. Built by Bell Aircraft Corporation, the type first flew in April 1939. Its distinctive arrangement places the Allison engine inside the fuselage behind the pilot, driving the propeller by a shaft running between the pilot's feet, and it mounts a 37 mm T9 cannon firing through the propeller hub center.

Design and Service History

The P-39 Airacobra reflects innovative wartime engineering, with a total production run of 9,584 aircraft. More than half of these were supplied to the Soviet Union under lend-lease, showing the aircraft's widespread operational impact. The kit aims to capture the core engineering and combat role of this historic fighter.

Modeling Appeal

This 1:72 kit from Hobby Boss provides a detailed build for collectors and hobbyists interested in military aviation. The assembly requires careful fitting and painting to represent the aircraft's distinctive features accurately.