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Bell XP-83

The Bell XP-83 was a United States prototype escort fighter designed by Bell Aircraft during World War II. It first flew in 1945. As an early jet fighter, its limitations included a lack of power and it was soon eclipsed by more advanced designs.

 

S/n 44-84990 in test flight over Wright Field, May 1945 (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Uploaded on August 12, 2011
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