NASA M2-F1
The NASA M2-F1 was a lightweight, unpowered prototype aircraft, developed to flight-test the wingless lifting body concept. Its unusual appearance earned it the nickname "flying bathtub" and was designated the M2-F1, the M referring to "manned", and F referring to "flight" version. In 1962, NASA Dryden management approved a program to build a lightweight, unpowered lifting-body prototype. It featured a plywood shell placed over a tubular steel frame crafted at Dryden. Construction was completed in 1963.
| M2-F1 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Lifting-body technology demonstrator |
| Manufacturer | Dryden Flight Research Center |
| Designer | Ames Research Center |
| First flight | 16 August 1963 |
| Retired | 16 August 1966 |
| Status | On display |
| Primary user | NASA |
| Number built | 1 |
| Variants | Northrop M2-F2 Northrop M2-F3 |
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