This is a Northtrop M2-F2. Early lifting body experimental aircraft. You can find the details here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_M2-F2 But I am agree with you, not a good looking bird. ;-)
The X-24A was developed into the X-24B, which didn't look any less silly. Still both the lifting body planes flew well enough for it to be considered a succesful program.
This is a Northtrop M2-F2. Early lifting body experimental aircraft. You can find the details here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_M2-F2
ReplyDeleteBut I am agree with you, not a good looking bird. ;-)
I wonder how much that hood ornament is worth.
ReplyDeleteThe X-24A was developed into the X-24B, which didn't look any less silly. Still both the lifting body planes flew well enough for it to be considered a succesful program.
ReplyDeleteyes, I posted a photo of the 3 side by side https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/search?q=X-24A. It just looks terrible up close
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAwde1LwZdI https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/crash-made-famous-tv
ReplyDeleteWell,designation says it all...X
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