XP-39E
While the P-39 had been introduced as an interceptor, later in its development it was decided to reduce the cost and complexity of the engine by … See more

Honduras
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P-63E
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Data from Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II.
General characteristics
• Crew: One
• Length: … See more

Soviet Union
The first version to be supplied in quantity to the Soviet Union was the P-63A-7 with a higher vertical tail, and reinforced wings and fuselage. The … See more

• XP-63 Prototypes (two) (company designation was Model 24); USAAF serials (41-19511 and 41-19512).
• XP-63A Following the loss of the first two prototypes, an additional test aircraft was procured, USAAF serial 42-78015, originally ordered … See more

On 3 June 2001, a Bell P-63A crashed during the Biggin Hill International Air Fair in London, England, killing the pilot. The pilot was at the top of a vertical maneuver when he appeared to have lost control of the plane. This was the second plane accident in 24 … See more

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