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Northrop XP-61 'Black Widow'

Description
  Manufacturer:Northrop


  Base model:P-61
  Designation:XP-61
  Nickname:Black Widow
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Status:Experimental
 

Specifications
  Length: 48' 10" 14.8 m
  Height:14' 2" 4.3 m
  Wingspan: 66' 20.1 m
  Wingarea: 664.0 sq ft 61.6 sq m
  Empty Weight: 22,392 lb 10,155 kg
  Gross Weight: 29,673 lb 13,457 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-25S
  Horsepower (each): 2000

Performance
  Range: 1,200 miles 1,932 km
  Max Speed: 380 mph 611 km/h 330 kt
  Climb: 2,000 ft/min 609 m/min
  Ceiling: 34,000 ft 10,363 m

Known serial numbers
41-19509 / 41-19510