Hawk MMS Posted March 15, 2007 Posted March 15, 2007 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. Quote
JediMaster Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 The Northrop N-1M. http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/northN1M.htm Quote
Skelator56 Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 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 Quote
JediMaster Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 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. Quote
Hawk MMS Posted March 16, 2007 Author Posted March 16, 2007 I believe they said this was one a one of a kind. Thanks for the input. Quote
Skelator56 Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 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. Quote
Hawk MMS Posted March 16, 2007 Author Posted March 16, 2007 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 Quote
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