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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:Jack_Northrop
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
experimental
highly maneuverable
tailless
experimental military aircraft
W. M.
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gptkbp:challenges
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control and stability
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gptkbp:controls
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fly-by-wire
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:date
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1947
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Jack_Northrop
gptkb:Northrop_B-2_Spirit
flying wing
flying wing concept
maximize aerodynamic efficiency
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gptkbp:developer
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1940s
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-2800
twin-engine
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gptkbp:fate
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scrapped after testing
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gptkbp:features
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no vertical stabilizers
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1948
stable at high speeds
conducted by Northrop
conducted in California
expanded during testing
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gptkbp:height
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12 ft 0 in
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gptkbp:historical_context
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post-World War II aviation
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gptkbp:historical_role
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early flying wing design
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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early example of flying wing aircraft.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Northrop N-1 M Flying Wing
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:Northrop_YB-49
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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German flying wing designs
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gptkbp:inspiration
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future stealth aircraft
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gptkbp:is_influenced_by
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gptkb:aircraft
jet propulsion
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gptkbp:is_involved_in
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aerodynamic research
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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N-1 M program
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced modern aircraft design
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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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400 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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20,000 lb
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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low drag design
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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:operational_history
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limited
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gptkbp:project
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1 year
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gptkbp:range
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1,000 mi
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gptkbp:role
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research and development
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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30,000 ft
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gptkbp:significance
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pioneering flying wing technology
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gptkbp:surface
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elevons
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gptkbp:wingspan
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66 ft 4 in
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