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Exhibit photos
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 | |