Northrop XP-79 b Data Table


Usage

 

Experimental Prototype

Wing Construction

 

Magnesium and Aluminum

Capacity

 

Pilot

 

Motor type

 

Two Westinghouse 19-B (J30) axial flow turbojets

 

Power

 

2 x 1150 lbs thrust

 

Length

 

14 ft (4.3 m)

 

Span

 

38 ft (11.6 m)

 

Wing Area

 

288 ft2 (26.8 m2)

 

Aspect Ratio

 

5.01:1

 

Pilot position

 

Prone

 

Maximum Speed

 

500+ mph

 

Gross Weight

 

8,670 lbs

 

Range

 

990 miles