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