Northrop N-1 M

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_K._Northrop
gptkb:Jack_Northrop
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Northrop_YB-49
gptkb:M._J._Mc_Gowan
experimental prototype
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:Northrop_B-2_Spirit
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:date 1939
gptkbp:design flying wing
flying wing concept
Northrop design team
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1943
gptkbp:engine twin-engine
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
gptkbp:features low drag
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
1941
stable at high speeds
limited due to war
expanded during testing
gptkbp:height 12 ft 0 in
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered flying wing technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northrop N-1 M
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Horten_Ho_229
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:is_tested_for 1941-1943
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs
gptkbp:length 40 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:max_speed 300 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 20,000 lb
gptkbp:number_built 2
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:none
gptkbp:project gptkb:Jack_Northrop
3 years
gptkbp:release_date 1941
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 30,000 ft
gptkbp:significance early flying wing design
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:surface elevons
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:none
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 66 ft 4 in