A YB-35 overtakes a B-17 Fortress, giving a good size comparison.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-17E / B-17G Flying Fortress - СШАUSA - 1941Northrop B-35 - СШАUSA - 1946

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The XB-35 pilot's bubble canopy on the right, with Northrop's structural chief, A. M. Schwartz, standing inside. The greenhouse structure marks the co-pilot and bombardier's positions. The crew nacelle, behind, was large enough to permit a tall man to walk without stooping and extended aft to the conical tail.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-35 - СШАUSA - 1946

The prototype XB-35 modified with four bladed propellers replacing the earlier contra-rotating ones.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-35 - СШАUSA - 1946

The prototype XB-35 immediately after roll-out. Note temporary six blade installation on engine farthest from the camera.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-35 - СШАUSA - 1946

YB-35, 213603. A contract for 200 B-35s placed with Martin was later cancelled.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-35 - СШАUSA - 1946

The ultimate Northrop flying wing design, the YRB-49A, takes off on its maiden flight. May 4, 1950.
The sole YRB-49A, identified by the two underslung engines and the large ventral equipment bay at the rear of the central nacelle.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-49 - СШАUSA - 1947

The business end of the YB-49, 2102367, providing a combined thrust of 32,000lb.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-49 - СШАUSA - 1947

One of the two YR-49 s taking off, showing the large diameter wheels to advantage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-49 - СШАUSA - 1947

Another view of a YB-49, looking strangely alien to this planet and more in keeping with the moonlike terrain it is flying over, actually the Californian desert.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-49 - СШАUSA - 1947

YB-49 2102367, climbing over the South Californian desert.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop B-49 - СШАUSA - 1947

The X-4s 6676. Note the similarity to the D.H.108 “Swallow”. The X-4 was powered by two 1,600lb Westinghouse J30s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop X-4 Bantam - СШАUSA - 1948