Northrop
YP-61
'Black Widow'
Description
  Manufacturer:
Northrop
  Base model:
P-61
  Designation:
YP-61
  Nickname:
Black Widow
  Designation System:
U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:
1925-1947
  Basic role:
Pursuit
  Status:
Prototype
 
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:
21,400 lb
9,705 kg
  Gross Weight:
29,700 lb
13,469 kg
Propulsion
  No. of Engines:
2
  Powerplant:
Pratt & Whitney R-2800-10
  Horsepower (each):
2000
Performance
  Range:
1,210 miles
1,948 km
  Max Speed:
369 mph
594 km/h
321 kt
  Ceiling:
34,000 ft
10,363 m
Known serial numbers
41-18876 / 41-18888