Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 14, Number 45, DeMotte, Jasper County, 22 September 1944 — Swifter and Deadlier Fighter Joins Fray [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Swifter and Deadlier Fighter Joins Fray

One of the latest and most deadly fighter planes Is the army's Kingcobra. It is larger and more powerful than its predecessor, the Airacobra. Top speed is more than 400 miles per hour, and ceiling between 35,000 and 40,000 feet. Low-drag wings and a two-stage supercharger contribute much to its remarkable performance.