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Northrop YB-49
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The Northrop YB-49 was an American prototype jet-powered heavy bomber developed by Northrop Corporation shortly after World War II for service with the United States Air Force. The YB-49 featured a fl
YB-49
YB-49
YB-49 takes to the air for the first time.
YB-49 takes to the air for the first time.
Northrop YRB-49A with six engines, two of which are mounted externally
Northrop YRB-49A with six engines, two of which are mounted externally
Northrop YB-35
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The Northrop YB-35, Northrop designation N-9 or NS-9, was an experimental heavy bomber aircraft developed by the Northrop Corporation for the United States Army Air Forces during and shortly after Wor
Northrop YB-49
…service with the United States Air Force. The YB-49 featured a flying wing design and was a turbojet-powered development of the earlier, piston-engined Northrop XB-35 and YB-35. The two YB-49s built were both converted YB-35 test aircraft. The YB-49 never entered production, being passed over in favor of the more conventional…
YB-35 prototype
YB-35 prototype
YB-35 Flying Wing showing its quartet of pusher contra-rotating propellers. The option was later discarded due to severe vibration in flight and later
YB-35 Flying Wing showing its quartet of pusher contra-rotating propellers. The option was later discarded due to severe vibration in flight and later changed to the traditional single propeller configuration.