M2-F3 Lifting Body Over Edwards AFB
3,824 views · Published 18 November 2017 · 2:07 · Indexed 30 October 2026
Channel: airailimages · 2017 · Autos & Vehicles
The Northrop M2-F3 was a research lifting body evolved from the crashed M2-F2. The M2-F3 achieved a top speed of Mach 1.6. NASA research pilot Bill Dana made the first flight of the M2-F3 on 2 June 1970. At 19 flights in this lifting body, Dana flew it more than any other pilot. Final flight was on 20 December 1972 with NASA pilot John Manke. In this footage, the M2-F3 is seen landing on its own mirage, an atmospheric effect on the dry lakebed at Edwards AFB. (Have you subscribed to the Airailimages Channel on YouTube? Shared this video link? Thanks!) Here's another flight research video link from the Airailimages Channel: https://youtu.be/TjjMe1-IwYE
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