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Northrop XP-79
The Northrop XP-79 was an ambitious design for a flying wing fighter aircraft designed by Northrop. It had several notable design features; among these the pilot would operate the aircraft from a prone position permitting the pilot to withstand much greater g-forces in the upward and downward direction with respect to the plane – and welded magnesium monocoque structure instead of riveted aluminum.
The Northrop XP-79 was considered an ambitious design for a flying
wing fighter aircraft.1
The Northrop XP-79 was to be armed with four .50 in guns, and this was
the aircraft's ONLY armament - not the leading edge of the wing.2
The Northrop XP-79 crashed on its first real flight (only taxi-runs
were done before). I got a nurflugel-mailing list response which has
the story.3
Made by Northrop Corporation.
Height Main
213.36
Designer
Jack Northrop
Engine(jet)
Westinghouse J30
Length Alt
4.27 m
Thrust Main
1150
Jet Or Prop
jet
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Range Main
993 mi
Loaded Weight Main
8669.0
Height Alt
2.13 m
Loading Main
31
Max Speed Main
547 mph
Ceiling Main
40000.0
Number Built
1
Crew
1
Thrust/weight
Retired
1945-09-12
12
Thrust Alt
5.1
Loaded Weight Alt
3932.0
Area Main
278.0
Primary user
Span Alt
8.54 m
Plane Or Copter?
Manufacturer
Status
First Flight
12
Number Of Jets
2
Climb Rate Main
4000.0
Type of jet
Guns
4
Climb Rate Alt
73200.0
Length Main
426.72
Span Main
853.44
Area Alt
25.8 m²
Range Alt
1598.0
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Max Speed Alt
880.0
Empty Weight Main
5840.0
Ceiling Alt
12
200 m
Category
Empty Weight Alt
2650.0
Loading Alt
153