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Bell Aircraft Corporation FM-1 Airacuda
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Bell Aircraft Corporation FM-1 Airacuda

1937 fighter aircraft series by Bell Aircraft

13Units built

Overview

The Bell YFM-1 Airacuda was an American heavy fighter aircraft, developed by the Bell Aircraft Corporation for the United States Army Air Corps during the mid-1930s. It was the first military aircraft produced by Bell. Originally designated the Bell Model 1, the Airacuda first flew on 1 September 1937. The Airacuda was marked by bold design advances and considerable flaws that eventually grounded the aircraft.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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