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.

Aug 1, 2024 · Northrop's WWII-era flying wing, the YB-35/XB-35, preceded the famous B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. The YB-35 aimed to revolutionize long-range strategic bombing but faced technical issues and was ultimately terminated.

Aug 15, 2011 · Unfortunately, the short answer is “no.” The U.S. Air Force reports that all of the XB-35s and the YB-49s were scrapped by 1953; Northrop’s beautiful flying wings today exist only in reports and...

Feb 28, 2023 · Take a deep dive into the history of the Northrop YB-35 and XB-35 flying wings. Explore why it failed to gain traction in aviation after years of development.

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.

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.

May 3, 2021 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Northrop XB-35 / YB-35 Flying Wing Strategic Bomber Prototype including pictures.

May 4, 2023 · The Northrop YB-35 was a bold and visionary project aiming to revolutionize aviation through its unique flying wing design. Although the project faced numerous challenges and ultimately met cancellation, its legacy lives on in modern aircraft like the B-2 …

Northrop also got a contract for the "B-35", which would be a flying wing powered by four large piston engines driving pusher propellers. Ultimately, Northrop would receive orders for two "XB-35" prototypes, 13 "YB-35" evaluation machines, and 200 production B-35 bombers.

Oct 21, 2024 · While the YB-35 Flying Wing was planned for multiple machine gun turrets, the YB-49 carried no defensive armament. Northrop YB-49 42-102367 takes off from Northrop Field, Hawthorne, California. Note the crowds of onlookers and residential housing along W. 120th Street, on the north side of the airport.