1949 – Northrop launches the YB-49 Flying Wing, big brother to the B-2 stealth bomber. The Northrop YB-49 was a prototype jet-powered heavy bomber aircraft developed by Northrop Corporation shortly after World War II for service with the U.S. Air Force. The YB-49 featured a Flying Wing design and was a jet-powered development of the earlier, piston-engined Northrop XB-35 and YB-35. The two YB-49s actually built were both converted YB-35 test aircraft. The YB-49 never entered production, being pa

10K reactions · 70 comments | The B-2 Spirit is a stealth bomber developed by Northrop Grumman for the U.S. Air Force. Designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses, it features a flying wing design and radar-evading technology, capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear weapons! via: @usarmy Let us know your thoughts below! • #technology #aviation #pilot #army #reels | Technology IG | Facebook