Northrop XP-79
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The Northrop XP-79, USAAF project number MX-365, was a rocket and jet-powered flying wing fighter aircraft, designed by Northrop. The pilot operated the aircraft in a prone position, permitting him to withstand much greater g-forces in pitch. Wikipedia
Engine type: Turbojet
Retired: September 12, 1945
Top speed: 547 mph
Manufacturer: Northrop Corporation
First flight: 12 September 1945
Number built: 1
Primary user: United States Army Air Forces