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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Northrop P-61C 'Black Widow' SN: 43-8353

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Description
  Manufacturer:Northrop
  Base model:P-61
  Designation:P-61
  Version:C
  Nickname:Black Widow
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Serial/Bureau Number:43-8353
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 49' 7" 15.1 m
  Height:14' 8" 4.4 m
  Wingspan: 66' 20.1 m
  Gross Weight: 35,853 lb 16,260 kg
  Max Weight: 35,855 lb 16,260 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-73
  Horsepower (each): 2100

Performance
  Range: 1,200 miles 1,932 km
  Cruise Speed: 275 mph 442 km/h 238 kt
  Max Speed: 425 mph 684 km/h 369 kt
  Ceiling: 46,200 ft 14,081 m