Specifications (P-59B)





Bell YP-59A in flight. X and Y aircraft had rounded vertical stabilizers and wingtips while the production A and B models had squared surfaces. The YP-59A can be distinguished from the XP-59A because Ys had nose armament.
Data from The American Fighter[13]

General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 38 ft 10 in (11.84 m)
Wingspan: 45 ft 6 in (13.87 m)
Height: 12 ft 4 in (3.76 m)
Wing area: 386 sq ft (35.86 m²)
Empty weight: 8,165 lb (3,704 kg)
Loaded weight: 11,040 lb (5,008 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 13,700 lb (6,214 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric J31-GE-5 turbojets, 2,000 lbf (8.9 kN) each

Performance
Maximum speed: 413 mph (359 knots, 665 km/h) at 30,000 ft (9,140 m)
Cruise speed: 375 mph (326 knots, 604 km/h)
Range: 375 mi (326 knots, 604 km)
Service ceiling: 46,200 ft (14,080 m)

Climb to 30,000 ft (9,140 m): 15 min 30 s

Armament

Guns:
1x 37 mm cannon
3x .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns

Rockets: 8× 60 lb (30 kg) rockets
Bombs: 2,000 lb (910 kg) bombs