Northrop BT

The Northrop BT was a two seat, single engine, monoplane, dive bomber built by the Northrop Corporation for the United States Navy. At the time Northrop was a subsidiary of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The design of the initial version began in 1935. A 700 hp (522 kW) Pratt and Whitney XR-1535-66 Twin Wasp Jr. double row, radial air-cooled engine powered the aircraft. The aircraft had slotted flaps and a landing gear that partially retracted. Th... more

Maiden flight:

  • Aug 19, 1935

Aircraft type:

Designed by:

Wingspan:

  • 12.6492 m (41.5 ft )

Length:

  • 9.525 m (31.25 ft )

Maximum Speed:

  • 357 km/h (222 mph )
  • ,
  • 357.27437 km/h (222.00178 mph )

Aircraft

Manufacturer

Northrop Corporation

The Northrop Corporation was a leading United States aircraft manufacturer from its formation in 1939 until its merger with Grumman to form Northrop Grumman in 1994. The company is known for its development of the flying wing design, although only a few of these have entered service. Jack Northrop...

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