Bell P-63 Kingcobra

P-63 Kingcobra
General information
TypeFighter aircraft
National originUnited States
ManufacturerBell Aircraft
StatusRetired
Primary usersUnited States Army Air Forces
Number built3,303
History
Manufactured1943–1945
Introduction dateOctober 1943
First flight7 December 1942
Developed fromBell P-39 Airacobra
VariantsBell L-39

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.

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