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