Northrop B-35 Flying Wing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bomber aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft experimental aircraft
Northrop YB-49
tailless
Northrop N-1M
experimental bomber
gptkbp:armament machine guns
bombs
gptkbp:built gptkb:World_War_II
2
gptkbp:cockpit pressurized
gptkbp:crew 3
Jack Northrop
gptkbp:design flying wing
gptkbp:design_feature low drag
reduced radar cross-section
high lift
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-4360
gptkbp:firstFlight 1946
conducted in 1946
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
gptkbp:historical_significance early jet bomber development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northrop B-35 Flying Wing
gptkbp:influenced modern stealth bombers
Northrop N-9M
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:B-2_Spirit
flying wing concept
gptkbp:is_used_in testing for flying wing designs
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs
gptkbp:length 15.24 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
gptkbp:maximum_speed 1,000 km/h
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 40,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname Flying Wing
gptkbp:operationalHistory limited due to cancellation
gptkbp:operationalRange 2,000 miles
gptkbp:range 3,200 km
gptkbp:retired 1950
gptkbp:role strategic bomber
strategic bombing
nuclear delivery
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:serviceType gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:status cancelled
gptkbp:surrounding_area 200 m²
gptkbp:team Northrop_design_team
gptkbp:training B-35 program
gptkbp:wingspan 52.43 m