November 2, 2024

On This Day in Space! Nov. 25, 1970: 1st powered flight of the ‘Wingless’ M2-F3 aircraft

After Air Force test pilot Bill Dana took the M2-F3 on three unpowered slide test flights, he did the first powered flight, too. The M2-F3 flew a total of 27 objectives in its three-year flight history. Still not enough area?

After Air Force test pilot Bill Dana took the M2-F3 on three unpowered move test flights, he did the first powered flight, too. The M2-F3 flew a total of 27 objectives in its three-year flight history. Still not adequate area?