America’s first jet-powered fighter aircraft, produced in small numbers primarily for evaluation and training rather than combat.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1942
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBell Aircraft Corporation
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-59B | Production | Fighter | United States Army Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- American Warplanes of World War II — Aerospace Publishing · Tier 3