The US Navy had gained its first experience in jet aviation with the Bell YF2L, two Army Air Force YP-59A Airacomets delivered for naval flight evaluation. Although the Airacomet was underpowered ...
Bell Aircraft was tapped to develop different jets using the engine, and the company developed 13 prototype aircraft designated P-59/A, XP-59A, and YP-59A. These were put through testing and ...