Bell P-63 Kingcobra
The Bell P-63 Kingcobra is an American fighter aircraft that was developed by Bell Aircraft during World War II. Based on the preceding Bell P-39 Airacobra, the P-63's design incorporated suggestions from P-39 pilots and was superior to its predecessor in virtually all respects. The P-63 was not accepted for combat use by the United States Army Air Forces. However, it was used during World War II by the Soviet Air Force, which had also been the most prolific user of the P-39.
| P-63 Kingcobra | |
|---|---|
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Bell Aircraft |
| First flight | 7 December 1942 |
| Introduction | October 1943 |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary users | United States Army Air Forces Soviet Air Force French Air Force |
| Produced | 1943–1945 |
| Number built | 3,303 |
| Developed from | Bell P-39 Airacobra |
| Variants | Bell L-39 |
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