Japanese aircraft were behind in timing to Allied aircraft.

SaparotRob said:

And I'm bringing it back to the P-39. Where it should be.

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GrauGeist said:

V1 and V2 were powered by a BMW139, which had overheating problems.
It was V5 (there was no V3 or V4) that was powered by the BMW801, that had the annular radiator and cooling intake system that production Fw190s used.

V1 first flew in summer 1939, V5 first flew in spring 1940 - so it didn't take very long.

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GregP said:

A radial engine P-39 might be something like the Piaggio P.119.

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Of course, this one needs a canopy and a cowling ... maybe. Perhaps it flies just fine as is ...

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GregP said:

A radial engine P-39 might be something like the Piaggio P.119.

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Of course, this one needs a canopy and a cowling ... maybe. Perhaps it flies just fine as is ...

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