Northrop N-1M prototype
The sole N-1M prototype was the yellow flying-wing research aircraft that Northrop tested at Baker Dry Lake and later transferred to the Army Air Forces as a museum piece. Its survival in the Smithsonian collection makes it a historically significant physical article rather than an ordinary prototype record.
Identity
- Aliases
- Northrop N-1MNorthrop Model 1 MockupNorthrop JeepN-1M flying wing
- Name
- Northrop N-1M prototype
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The sole N-1M prototype was the yellow flying-wing research aircraft that Northrop tested at Baker Dry Lake and later transferred to the Army Air Forces as a museum piece. Its survival in the Smithsonian collection makes it a historically significant physical article rather than an ordinary prototype record.
- First Flight Date
- 1940-07-03
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 5, 2026 at 02:52:41 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 5, 2026 at 02:52:41 UTC
Other
- Vehicle Code
- N-1M