A tailless pusher fighter prototype built to explore unconventional high-performance interceptor configurations.
Primary roleInterceptor
First flight1943
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerNorthrop Corporation
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP-56 | Prototype | Interceptor | United States Army Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Complete Book of Fighters: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Every Fighter Aircraft Built and Flown — Salamander · Tier 3