P-39 D Aircobra vs. Me-109

[Stig1207]

In 1941-42 the P-39 wouldn't have met the Luftwaffe, at least not in the West; Spitfires were having a torrid time against the LW over the Channel (and probably hadn't been up against the Japanese) Not sure that the P-40 was doing any better against the Luftwaffe than it was against the Japanese either in 41-42.

 

[P-39 Expert]

The IFF was the transponder that identified the aircraft to ground based radar. The Russians not having a ground based radar network with plotting rooms this gear did little good (most Russian built aircraft not having IFF gear) so telling the P-39s from other Russian aircraft and German aircraft would have not simplified things much.

Thanks.

 

[P-39 Expert]

You do realise you are replying to an 11 year old post?

Late to the party.