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Northrop Corporation XP-56 Black Bullet
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Northrop Corporation XP-56 Black Bullet

Experimental fighter intercepter aircraft by Northrop

2Units built

Overview

The Northrop XP-56 Black Bullet is a unique prototype fighter interceptor built by the Northrop Corporation. It was one of the most radical of the experimental aircraft built during World War II. Ultimately, it was unsuccessful and did not enter production.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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