Northrop YB-35 Flying Wing

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jack_Northrop
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Northrop_YB-49
gptkb:Northrop_flying_wing_family
strategic bombing
computerized
W. A.
gptkbp:armament gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:Horten_brothers
gptkbp:avionics analog
gptkbp:challenges stability issues
gptkbp:cockpit pressurized
gptkbp:controls fly-by-wire
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:date gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:decommissioned 1950
gptkbp:design gptkb:Jack_Northrop
flying wing aircraft
long-range bombing
minimal drag
gptkbp:developer 1940s
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:features gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
1947
1946-06-25
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 10,000 L
gptkbp:height 4.3 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northrop YB-35 Flying Wing
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Horten_Ho_229
gptkbp:inspiration flying wing concept
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable
gptkbp:legacy influenced future designs
gptkbp:length 16.8 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:max_speed 1,000 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 30,000 kg
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Flying_Wing
gptkbp:number_built 2
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:none
gptkbp:operational_history limited
gptkbp:propulsion 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-4360
gptkbp:range 3,200 km
gptkbp:retired 1950
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:services gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:setting tailless
gptkbp:significance early stealth technology
gptkbp:status gptkb:patent
gptkbp:surface elevons
gptkbp:wingspan flying wing
52.4 m