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XP-39 had side-mounted air scoops to feed the rear-mounted Allison engine. This was the original inspiration for Army Interceptor. |
P-39 Bell Aircobra Pursuit was redesigned and the side scoops removed but retained the classic lines mainly due to the rear-mounted engine design. |
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Here is the 1939 Army Interceptor. Notice the styling inherited from the Bell Aircobra. |
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