ID this plane for me...

[Hawk MMS]

I saw this twin engine single seat flying wing at an air show a year and a half ago. I can't remember the designation. I think it was Northrop...

 

There are 3 pics posted ion the gallery.

 

 

[+JediMaster]

The Northrop N-1M.

 

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/northN1M.htm

[Skelator56]

The Northrop N-1M.

 

http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/northN1M.htm

 

Actually the plane in the picture is the N-9M-B. It was a data gathering 1/3rd scale version aircraft for the XB-35 flying wing. This particular aircraft is based in California at the Chino Planes of Fame museum. It has been a frequent guest at the Edwards AFB airshow. She flew a displaced fly-by with the B-2 bomber in 2004. What a sight to see.

 

Please see the attached pictures

 

 

 

 

Skelator

[+JediMaster]

The differences between the 2 are slight, and those pictures aren't clear enough to offer easy identifiers, so it could be the N-9M too.

[Hawk MMS]

I believe they said this was one a one of a kind. Thanks for the input.

[Skelator56]

The differences between the 2 are slight, and those pictures aren't clear enough to offer easy identifiers, so it could be the N-9M too.

 

 

The engine nacelles and the canopy are different from the N-1M. The right side profile in both shots are identical. I have seen this aircraft up close. at Edwards AFB. It is a beautiful work of art! Jack Northrup got it right.

[Hawk MMS]

The engine nacelles and the canopy are different from the N-1M. The right side profile in both shots are identical. I have seen this aircraft up close. at Edwards AFB. It is a beautiful work of art! Jack Northrup got it right.

 

 

I was awesome to watch it fly. I really enjoyed it. For a small airshow it was put on well. For those of you in Northern CA check it out http://www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org/airsh...airshow2007.asp