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. [1] 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 ...

The Northrop YB-35/XB-35, Northrop designation N-9[1] or NS-9, [2] were experimental heavy bomber aircraft developed by the Northrop Corporation for the United States Army Air Forces during and shortly after World War II.

The Boeing YB-40 Flying Fortress was a modification for operational testing purposes of the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft, converted to act as a heavily armed gunship to support other bombers during World War II.

The first flight of YB-49 No. 1 (S/N 42-102367) was on the Oct. 21. Results of flight testing showed generally good performance; however, stability during simulated bomb runs and political problems doomed the flying wing.

Jun 27, 2023 · The Northrop YB-49 was an American prototype jet-powered strategic bomber. The Northrop Corporation developed it following the Second World War for service with the US Air Force. The YB-49’s overall design was that of a large flying wing.

3 days ago · Let's talk about a fascinating piece of history - the Northrop YB-49, a jet-powered flying wing bomber that took to the skies in the 1940s. You might be wond...

Mar 24, 2017 · Designed from a converted YB-35, the YB-49 was a vast leap forward to wing bombers. It was able to fly at speeds of almost 500 mph, much faster than the B-29 bombers of the time. Its wing shaped body gave it a smaller target area making it …

Jul 7, 2017 · Conceived by Jack Northrop as a large wing-only, long-range heavy bombers, the Northrop XB-35 and YB-35 were experimental airplanes developed by the Northrop Corporation for the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) during and shortly after World War II.

The Northrop YB-35/XB-35, Northrop designation N-9 or NS-9,[2] were experimental heavy bomber aircraft developed by the Northrop Corporation for the United States Army Air Forces during and shortly after the Second World War.

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 flying wing design and was a turbojet-powered development of the earlier, piston-engined Northrop XB-35 and YB-35.