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Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB California
Bell P-59B 'Airacomet' SN: 44-22633

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Description
  Manufacturer:Bell
  Base model:P-59
  Designation:P-59
  Version:B
  Nickname:Airacomet
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:1
  Serial/Bureau Number:44-22633
  Location:Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB California

Specifications
  Length: 38' 10" 11.8 m
  Height:11' 11" 3.6 m
  Wingspan: 45' 6" 13.8 m
  Wingarea: 386.0 sq ft 35.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 8,165 lb 3,702 kg
  Gross Weight: 13,700 lb 6,213 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric J31-GE-5
  Thrust (each): 2,000 lb 907 kg

Performance
  Range: 525 miles 845 km
  Cruise Speed: 375 mph 603 km/h 325 kt
  Max Speed: 413 mph 665 km/h 359 kt
  Ceiling: 46,200 ft 14,081 m