Bell XP-83
| XP-83 | |
|---|---|
| S/n 44-84990 in test flight over Wright Field, May 1945 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Escort fighter |
| Manufacturer | Bell Aircraft |
| Status | Project cancelled 1947 |
| Primary user | United States Army Air Forces (intended) |
| Number built | 2 |
| History | |
| First flight | 25 February 1945 |
The Bell XP-83 (later redesignated XF-83) was a United States prototype jet escort fighter designed by Bell Aircraft during World War II. It first flew in 1945. As with most early first generation jet fighters, the design was hampered by a relative lack of power. With the rapid advancements in jet technology post-WWII, the XP-83 was soon eclipsed by more advanced designs and it never entered production.