Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:air_traffic_control fly-by-wire
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration innovative design
tailless
gptkbp:aircraft_operated advanced aerodynamics
high speed
pioneering aircraft design
swept wings
influential in aviation history
part of aviation history
gptkbp:aircraft_role strategic bombing
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:bombs
machine guns
gptkbp:ceiling 40,000 feet
gptkbp:challenges stability and control
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:design gptkb:YB-49_A
gptkb:Jack_Northrop
flying wing
gptkbp:design_date 1946
gptkbp:design_feature low drag
gptkbp:design_influence modern stealth aircraft
gptkbp:design_philosophy flying wing concept
gptkbp:development gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1947
1948
extensive testing
military evaluation
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 10,000 pounds
gptkbp:height 15 feet 9 inches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:B-2_Spirit
gptkbp:inspiration World War II bombers
gptkbp:is_tested_for Air Force test program
gptkbp:length 49 feet 5 inches
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
gptkbp:max_speed 490 mph
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Flying_Wing
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Gordon_L._Allard
gptkbp:number_built 2
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:4
gptkbp:operational_history limited
gptkbp:project gptkb:Robert_A._Mc_Donald
gptkbp:range 3,000 miles
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Northrop_YB-35
gptkbp:role gptkb:bomber
stealth technology demonstration
gptkbp:service never entered service
gptkbp:status canceled
gptkbp:technology jet propulsion
gptkbp:weight 100,000 pounds
gptkbp:wing_area 5,000 square feet
gptkbp:wingspan 172 feet 10 inches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jack_Northrop
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5