The Northrop XP-79, USAAF project number MX-365, was an ambitious design for a flying wing fighter aircraft, designed by Northrop. It had several notable design features; among these, the pilot would operate the aircraft from a lying position, permitting the pilot to withstand much greater g-forces in the upward and downward direction with respect to the plane – and welded magnesium monocoque structure instead of riveted aluminum.
Statistics for this Xoptio
Most powerful of its generation 50
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% Fail Military weapon
Outstanding Firepower 50
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% Lacking Firepower
Cool looking 50
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% Esthetically lame
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