Bell XP-77
| XP-77 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Fighter aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bell Aircraft Corporation |
| Primary user | U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Number built | 2 prototypes |
| History | |
| First flight | 1 April 1944 |
| Retired | December 1944 |
The Bell XP-77 development was initiated by the United States Army Air Forces during World War II to produce a simplified "lightweight" fighter aircraft using non-strategic materials. Despite being innovative, the diminutive prototype proved tricky to handle and the project was canceled when the XP-77 did not deliver its projected performance.