Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing: libri illustrati di storia e guide

Northrop Flying Wings (Osprey)

Half a century before the 'flying wing' B-2 stealth bomber entered service, John K. 'Jack' Northrop was already developing prototypes of a large 'flying wing' strategic bomber, which would have been the most radical bombers of their age.

World War II brought a need for very long-range bombers and Northrop received a contract for a 172-ft span bomber, the B-35.
Several of these were built, gradually evolving into the definitive XB-35 configuration. Testing revealed that the aircraft was invisible to radar, but engineers struggled to overcome the design challenges and several pilots were lost in crashes.
While the program was cancelled in the 1950s, the concept extended into other highly innovative areas, such as the XP-56 and MX-324 Rocket Wing prototype fighters.

But the greatest legacy was the first operational flying wing - the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber, which used much of the hard-won experience from the pioneering programs of half a century before.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Peter E. Davies
Formato:	80 pagine, 24.5 x 18.5 x 0.9 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto e disegni
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Osprey Publishing (GB, 2019)
Collana:	X-Planes (10)
ISBN:	9781472825070

Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing (Pilot's Flight Operation Instructions)

Visionary designer Jack Northrop built a series of experimental "flying wing" aircraft both before and during WWII. One of the most radical designs of the post-war era, the propeller-driven YB-35 bomber's all-wing design minimized drag and promised maximum payload capacity and terrific endurance.

The YB-49, a turbojet powered variant built on the YB-35 airframe, forever altered aviation history and inspired the design of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Originally printed by Northrop Aircraft in 1948, the YB-49 Flying Wing Pilot's Flight Operating Manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit.

The manual was declassified and is here reprinted in book form. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted, and color images appear as black and white.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Film Com Periscope Film Com
Formato:	94 pagine, 28 x 21.5 x 0.4 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto e disegni
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Periscope Film (USA, 2006)
Collana:	Pilot's Flight Operation Instructions
ISBN:	9781411688667

Northrop Flying Wings - A History of Jack Northrop's Visionary Aircraft

An in-depth study covering John K. "Jack" Northrop's quest for a clean flying machine. Covered are: Northrop's initial N-1M project, the N-9M, XP-56, through the B-35 project, B-49 project, and the huge bombers planned only on the drawing board. Included are over 300 black and white and color photographs, as well as drawings and statistical data on all of the Northrop flying wing and tailless aircraft.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Garry R. Pape, John M. Campbell
Formato:	288 pagine, 28.5 x 22 x 2.5 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	più di 300 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780887406898

The Flying Wings of Jack Northrop - A Photo Chronicle

This book is an in-depth study covering John K. "Jack" Northrop's quest for a clean flying machine. Covered are: Northrop's initial N-1M project, the N-9M, XP-56, through the B-35 project, B-49 project, and the huge bombers planned only on the drawing board. Included are over 300 black and white and color photographs, as well as drawings and statistical data on all of the Northrop flying wing and tailless aircraft.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Garry R. Pape, J.M. + D. Campbell
Formato:	80 pagine, 21 x 28.5 x 0.6 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	118 foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 1994)
ISBN:	9780887405976