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The Northrop XP-79 was an ambitious design for a flying wing fighter aircraft, designed by Northrop. It had several notable design features; among these, the pilot would operate the aircraft from a prone position, permitting the pilot to withstand much greater g-forces in the upward and downward direction with respect to the plane – and welded magnesium monocoque structure instead of riveted aluminum.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 49.8ft (15.2m)
- Length 19.3ft (5.9m)
- Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 6,869lbs (3,115kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,618lbs (4,816kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.634
- Wing Loading 28.1lbs/ft2 (137.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 377.4ft2 (35.1m2)
- Drag Points 2692
Parts
- Number of Parts 77
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 345
