The Bell P-59 Airacomet is a single-seat, twin jet -engine fighter aircraft that was designed and built by Bell Aircraft during World War II. It was the first jet produced in the United States.

Of the 66 P-59As manufactured, Planes of Fame Air Museum's YP-59A was the seventh production model, which was used in early experimental testing and now is the oldest …

Mar 7, 2022 · The best speed attained by an XP-59A was 389 mph, and a YP-59A reached a top speed of 414 mph. They were outmatched by the German Messerschmitt Me-262 and the …

Jul 6, 2022 · The type in question is Bell YP-59A Airacomet 42-108777, one of just six remaining examples of America’s first jet-powered aircraft of the 66 built. It is also a uniquely surviving …

While the performance of the Airacomet was not spectacular, one YP-59A did establish a new unofficial altitude record of 47,600 feet. The first YP-59As were powered with the earlier I-12 …

Oct 14, 2024 · The Bell YP-59A was conventional single place airplane with retractable tricycle landing gear. It was primarily of metal construction, though the control surfaces were fabric …

The YP-59A was a development batch of 13 aircraft with serials 42-108771 - 42-108783. Of these 42-108778 and 42-108779 were transferred to the U.S. Navy in December 1943 with serials …

1942 Bell YP-59A "Aircomet" (AF 42-108777) at the Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino, CA. Overview. The Bell P-59A "Airacomet" was the first United States jet fighter aircraft, designed …

P-59A. The Bell P-59 holds the unique distinction of being the first turbojet powered airplane to be built and flown in the United States. First flown in October of 1942 it was preceded by only four …

Picture - Bell YP-59A in flight. X and Y aircraft had rounded vertical stabilizers and wingtips while the production A and B models had squared surfaces. The YP-59A can be distinguished from …