Bell P-39
5 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1942 to 1943; half of them date from 1942 or earlier. Texas has the most (2). 60% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the P-39 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (1), Allison V1710 Series (1), Allison V1710 Ser (1)
- Seats
- 1 (up to 2 in some versions)
- Maker on the register
- Bell
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 6, 1991; newest May 16, 2024
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 2 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Tsi Holdco INC · American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu · Air Legends Foundation
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Bell P-39 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Bell P-39s?
Texas, with 2.
Who owns the Bell P-39?
60% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 5
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N39FF | Bell P-39F |
Tsi Holdco INC Virginia Beach, Virginia |
Experimental | 2024-05-16 | Valid |
| N139RL | Bell P39-Q6 |
Air Legends Foundation San Antonio, Texas |
Experimental | 2023-12-11 | Valid |
| N81575 | Bell P39 |
Co-owned owner California |
None on file | 1996-08-06 | Valid |
| N6968 | Bell P39 |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu Dallas, Texas |
Experimental | 1991-09-06 | Valid |
| N39FR | Bell P-39D |
No owner on file | None on file | Pending cancellation |