Global Aircraft -- P-59 Airacomet
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P-59 Airacomet Specifications
Primary Function: |
Patrol |
Contractor: |
Bell Aircraft |
Crew: |
one |
Unit Cost: |
N/A |
Powerplant |
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Two General Electric J31-GE-5 turbojet engines rated at 2000 lb thrust each |
Dimensions |
Length: |
38.9 ft |
Wingspan: |
45.5 ft |
Height: |
12.3 ft |
Weights |
Empty: |
7,940 lb |
Max. Takeoff: |
12,700 lb |
Performance |
Speed: |
450 mph |
Ceiling: |
43,400 ft |
Range: |
440 miles |
Armament |
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One 37mm cannon, three .50 caliber machine guns; 1984 lb of bombs. |
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P-59 Airacomet Achievements
- The P-59 was the United States' first jet aircraft, though it never shot a single round in aggression.
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