The Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet was a radical, tailless pusher design made of magnesium, it was anticipated to offer less drag than conventional designs. Flight testing revealed instability and only moderate speeds, resulting in the projects cancellation https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/northrop-xp-56-black-bullet/ #aviation #USAF #USAAF #fighter #AviationHistory #NorthropXP56 #BlackBullet #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft
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First flying on 30 September 1943, the Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet was a fighter prototype developed for the United States Army Air Forces

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