Bell XP-52
The Bell XP-52 and subsequent XP-59 were World War II fighter aircraft design projects by the American Bell Aircraft Corporation.
| XP-52 | |
|---|---|
| A wind tunnel model of the XP-59 | |
| Role | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Bell Aircraft Corporation |
| Status | Canceled October 1940 (XP-52) Canceled 25 November 1941 (XP-59) |
| Number built | None |
Both projects featured a twin-boom layout with a rear-mounted engine driving pusher contra-rotating propellers.
When the XP-59 project was canceled the designation XP-59A was used as a cover for a secret jet fighter prototype, which would enter production as the P-59 Airacomet.
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