Bell P-59 Airacomet
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The P-59 was the Army Air Corps first jet plane. Using Whittle Turbojet engines from Great Britain, the Bell Aircraft Corporation designed a body. The Airacomet was first flown October 1, 1942. Sixty-three were made and used for training. The top speed of 400 mph did not make it feasible to compete with prop-driven aircraft.
Length: 38 feet 2 inches
Wingspan: 45 feet 6 inches
Speed: 413 mph
Ceiling: 45,756 feet
Range: 525 miles
Engines: 1 General Electric I-A Turbojet 1,250-pound thrust
Crew:
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Robert M. Lindsey
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