P-59 Airacomet


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The P-59 was the United States’ first jet aircraft, though it never shot a single round in aggression.

P-59 Airacomet Specifications
Primary Function:Patrol
Contractor:Bell Aircraft
Crew:one
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
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
One 37mm cannon, three .50 caliber machine guns; 1984 lb of bombs.

P-59 Airacomet Achievements
The P-59 was the United States’ first jet aircraft, though it never shot a single round in aggression.