Northrop XFT

The Northrop XFT was an American prototype fighter aircraft of the 1930s. A single engined low-winged monoplane it was designed and built to meet a United States Navy order for an advanced carrier based fighter. It exhibited poor handling and was rejected by the Navy the single prototype being lost in a crash. A variant the Northrop 3A also was unsuccessful.

-The Northrop XFT-1/2 and Seversky NF-1 who were both found to be unsuitable for use from an aircraft carrier __________________ Srecko Bradic Owner: www.Letletlet-warplanes.com Owner: www.Letletlet-warplanes.1
2006-04-24 Northrop XFT-1 - 24in rubber scale, 1934 Navy experimental fighter, Alan Booton, 1930sPopAv.2

Made by Northrop Corporation.

It is the successor of the Northrop Delta .

Il Northrop XFT era un caccia monomotore ad ala bassa sviluppato dall'azienda statunitense Northrop Corporation negli anni trenta e rimasto allo stadio di prototipo.3
Jet Or Prop
prop
Height Alt
2.87 m
Predecessor
Northrop Delta
Length Alt
6.68 m
Max Takeoff Weight Main
4003.0
Power Alt
466.0
Range Main
976 mi
Loaded Weight Main
3756.0
Max Speed Alt
204
Type Of Prop
14
Max Speed Main
235 mph
Power Main
625 hp
Developed From
Northrop Delta
Bombs
2
Height Main
287.02
Max Speed More
at 6
000 ft
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
1816.0
Ceiling Main
26500.0
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Span Main
975.36
Area Main
177.0
Span Alt
9.75 m
Plane Or Copter?
Engine(prop)
Wright Whirlwind
Manufacturer
First Flight
1934-01-16
Loaded Weight Alt
1704.0
More Performance
156.0
Number Of Props
1
Guns
2
Empty Weight Alt
1120.0
Variants With Their Own Articles
Northrop 3A
Length Main
668.0200000000001
Area Alt
16.4 m²
Range Alt
849
Similar Aircraft
*Boeing XF7B
Related
*Northrop Delta*Northrop 3A
Empty Weight Main
2489.0
Ceiling Alt
8
075 m
Category

5 tips to help with your fear of flying

This article provides individuals with tools to overcome or at least manage a fear of flying. Flying can be an enjoyable experience if anxiety is not an issue.