Northrop Flying Wings
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Half a century before the B-2 stealth bomber entered service, the aircraft manufacturer John K. Northrop was already developing piston-engined prototypes that looked remarkably similar. A "flying wing" is theoretically very efficient, offering superior range and payload. With the USAAF hungry for such aircraft during World War II, Northrop, a flying wing enthusiast, was contracted to design a 172ft-span bomber. Fifteen XB-35/YB-35 airframes were built,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1472825071
ISBN13:9781472825070
Release Date:February 2019
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:80 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 7.2" x 9.7"
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