The Northrop YB-49 was an American prototype jet-powered heavy bomber developed by Northrop Corporation shortly after World War II for service with the United States Air Force.[1] The YB-49 featured a flying wing design and was a turbojet-powered development of the earlier, piston-engined Northrop XB-35 and YB-35. The two YB-49s built were both converted YB-35 test aircraft. #avgeek #pilot #usaaf #usaf #airforce #usairforce #engineering #ufo #usairforce #heavyequipment #history #b2 #b21 #warbird

Following World War II, Northrop Corporation created the Northrop YB-49, a prototype jet-powered heavy bomber. Although it was never put into production, #Northrop found it useful decades later when they were developing the B-2 stealth bomber. | NextGen PHDefense

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is famous for its tailless flying wing design. ✈️ The legendary Stealth Bomber has served America for more than 30 years. It’s been featured in many movies and performed missions in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. 💥 Let’s take a closer look at this unique aircraft. | Sunday Roast