Bell XP-39 prototype 38-326
Bell XP-39 prototype 38-326 was the Airacobra family's first flying airframe. Its Allison-powered mid-engine layout and nose propeller shaft made it a historically significant demonstration of a different fighter architecture, and it made the family's first flight on 6 April 1939.
Identity
- Aliases
- XP-39Bell Model 1338-326
- Name
- Bell XP-39 prototype 38-326
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Bell XP-39 prototype 38-326 was the Airacobra family's first flying airframe. Its Allison-powered mid-engine layout and nose propeller shaft made it a historically significant demonstration of a different fighter architecture, and it made the family's first flight on 6 April 1939.
- First Flight Date
- 1939-04-06
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 8, 2026 at 02:16:50 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 8, 2026 at 02:16:50 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- 38-326
- Vehicle Code
- XP-39