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Bell P-63 Kingcobra 'Excalibur III' — Jackie Cochran's legendary air racer, preserved at the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center.
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Spotter's notes
This racing aircraft is one of the most historically significant postwar racers, invaluable for its association with record-breaking pilot Jackie Cochran.
Aircraft identity
Registration
NR79Y
ICAO Type
BELL P-63C-1-BE
Model
P-63 Kingcobra (Excalibur III/Racer)
Manufacturer
Bell Aircraft Corporation
Livery
Red/White Race Livery 'Excalibur III'
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Allison V-1710
Wingspan
11.7 meters
Length
9.75 meters
Height
3.4 meters
MTOW
4105 kg
Range
725 km (race-modified version)
Capacity
Single pilot (race configuration)
Cruise Speed
610 km/h (race-modified)