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Northrop M2-F3

Experimental · USA · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Northrop M2-F3 — Experimental
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The Northrop M2-F3 is a heavyweight lifting body rebuilt from the Northrop M2-F2 after it crashed at the Dryden Flight Research Center in 1967. It was modified with an additional third vertical fin - centered between the tip fins - to improve control characteristics. The "M" refers to "manned" and "F" refers to "flight" version.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USA
Engine
1× liquid-fuelled rocket motor
Thrust / Power
8000 lbf
Length (ft)
22
Wingspan (ft)
9
Empty Weight (lb)
5071
MTOW (lb)
7937
Service Ceiling (ft)
71500
Range (mi)
45
Max Speed (mph)
1064