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 records · 1 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 1 most recent of 1 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
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 · 1 P39-Q6 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N139RL | Bell P39-Q6 |
Air Legends Foundation San Antonio, Texas |
Experimental | 2023-12-11 | Valid |