Northrop P-61X Black Widow

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fighter aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:P-61_Black_Widow
Black Widow
military aircraft
twin-engine
prototype
defensive
high_altitude
influenced future designs
mid-wing
gptkbp:armament 4 × .50 in M2 Browning machine guns
2 × 20 mm Hispano M2 cannons
gptkbp:built 1
1944
gptkbp:cockpit pressurized
gptkbp:crew 2
pilot
gunner
gptkbp:design gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
gptkbp:design_feature stealth_technology
gptkbp:designatedAs XP-61X
gptkbp:developer gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:engine 2 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
gptkbp:engineType radial engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1945
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,000 lb
gptkbp:hasExperienceIn 500 mi
gptkbp:headlights twin boom
gptkbp:height 15 ft 9 in
gptkbp:historical_significance first dedicated night fighter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northrop P-61X Black Widow
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable
gptkbp:length 40 ft 11 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
gptkbp:maximum_speed 400 mph
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 30,000 lb
gptkbp:missions air superiority
gptkbp:operationalHistory limited service
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 4,000 lb
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch
gptkbp:range 1,000 mi
gptkbp:role interceptor
night fighter
gptkbp:service_ceiling 30,000 ft
gptkbp:services gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
gptkbp:surrounding_area 500 sq ft
gptkbp:targets radar
gptkbp:wingspan 56 ft 0 in