The P-39 Airacobra : America’s Reject, Russia’s Secret Weapon

The P-39 Airacobra was mocked by American pilots and labeled a failed fighter — too slow, too weak at high altitudes, and quickly forgotten. But when shipped to the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease, this “reject” became one of Russia’s deadliest secret weapons. Armed with a 37mm cannon and perfect for low-altitude combat, the P-39 was loved by Soviet aces like Alexander Pokryshkin, who scored dozens of victories flying it.

In this video, we uncover the forgotten story of the Airacobra: why America hated it, why the Soviets loved it, and how it became a legend on the brutal Eastern Front.
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