Northrop N-1 M

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_type experimental prototype
gptkbp:armament gptkb:none
gptkbp:ceiling 30,000 ft
gptkbp:control_surfaces elevons
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:design flying wing
Northrop design team
gptkbp:design_date 1939
gptkbp:design_feature low drag
gptkbp:design_influence gptkb:Northrop_B-2_Spirit
gptkbp:design_philosophy flying wing concept
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1943
gptkbp:engine_configuration twin-engine
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
1941
limited due to war
gptkbp:flight_style stable at high speeds
expanded during testing
gptkbp:fuselage_material gptkb:metal
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:stealth_technology
gptkbp:is_tested_for 1941-1943
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs
gptkbp:length 40 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
gptkbp:max_speed 300 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 20,000 lb
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:M._J._Mc_Gowan
gptkbp:number_built 2
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:none
gptkbp:project gptkb:Jack_Northrop
3 years
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Northrop_YB-49
gptkbp:release_date 1941
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:significance early flying wing design
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:none
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 66 ft 4 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_K._Northrop
gptkb:Jack_Northrop
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5