Although generally similar in layout to the XP-52, the XP-59 was slightly larger and heavier, and was to be powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-2800-23 engine of 2,000 horsepower (1,500 kW).Two prototypes were ordered in February 1941.On 3 October 1941 the contract for Bell's first jet fighter was signed. The prototype was designated the XP-59A and it would enter production as the P-59 Airacomet. The original XP-59 was canceled on November 25, 1941 because Bell itself was pre-occupied with development of the Bell P-63 Kingcobra.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 65.6ft (20.0m)
- Length 52.8ft (16.1m)
- Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 26,940lbs (12,219kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.251
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.074
- Wing Loading 78.4lbs/ft2 (382.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 343.8ft2 (31.9m2)
- Drag Points 8382
Parts
- Number of Parts 123
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 684
it is faster and better so 7/10