NASA Lifting Bodies on Lakebed, Armstrong flight research center
(November 30, 1968) The wingless lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. From left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10.... More
M2-F1 in flight, NASA history collection
The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow by an unseen C-47 at the NASA Flight Research Center (later redesignated the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. The low-cost vehicle was the first... More
M2-F1 in flight, NASA history collection
The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow by an unseen C-47 at the NASA Flight Research Center (later redesignated the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. The low-cost vehicle was the first... More
X-15A-2 and HL-10 Parked on NASA Ramp
E-14970 The HL-10 was one of five heavyweight lifting-body designs flown at NASA's Flight Research Center (FRC--later Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California, from July 1966 to November 1975 to stud... More
NASA Aircraft Fleet 1960s, Dryden history gallery
E-21093 The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10. The liftin... More
NASA M2-F3, Dryden history gallery
ECN-3448 NASA research pilot John A. Manke is seen here in front of the M2-F3 Lifting Body. Manke was hired by NASA on May 25, 1962, as a flight research engineer. He was later assigned to the pilot's office an... More
NASA NB-52B, Dryden history gallery
Two Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers were modified as motherships to launch the X-15 rocket planes. On each aircraft, the bombardier's station was replaced with a console for a launch panel operator; a slot w... More
M2-F3 on lakebed, NASA history collection
The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (later the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. Redesigned and rebuilt from the M2-F2, the M2-F3 featur... More
M2-F3 on lakebed, NASA history collection
The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (later the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. Redesigned and rebuilt from the M2-F2, the M2-F3 featur... More
NASA Fleet Aircraft, Dryden history gallery
E-14970Both the HL-10 and X-15A2, shown here parked beside one another on the NASA ramp in 1966, underwent modifications. The X-15 No. 2 had been damaged in a crash landing in November 1962. Subsequently, the f... More
Test pilots 1962 - Armstrong, Walker, Dana, Peterson, McKay, Thompson,...
The research pilots at what in 1962 was called the Flight Research Center standing in front of the X-1E. They are (left to right) Neil Armstrong, Joe Walker, Bill Dana, Bruce Peterson, Jack McKay, Milt Thompson... More
Test pilots 1962 - Armstrong, Walker, Dana, Peterson, McKay, Thompson,...
The research pilots at what in 1962 was called the Flight Research Center standing in front of the X-1E. They are (left to right) Neil Armstrong, Joe Walker, Bill Dana, Bruce Peterson, Jack McKay, Milt Thompson... More
M2-F1 in flight, NASA history collection
The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow, high above Rogers Dry Lake near the Flight Research Center (later redesignated the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. R. Dale Reed effectively ad... More
Aero Spacelines B-377PG Pregnant Guppy on ramp in preparation for flig...
Aero Spacelines B-377PG Pregnant Guppy on ramp in preparation for flight tests and pilot evaluation
M2-F1 in flight, NASA history collection
The M2-F1 Lifting Body is seen here under tow, high above Rogers Dry Lake near the Flight Research Center (later redesignated the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. R. Dale Reed effectively ad... More
HL-10. NASA public domain image colelction.
(August 7, 1963) HL-10 lifting body model in Full Scale Tunnel (FST). The HL-10 was one of several lifting body designs evaluated by NASA during the 1960s. ..Image # : L-1963-06125
HL-10 Lifting Body. NASA public domain image colelction.
(October 15, 1964) Full scale model of the HL-10 lifting body mounted in the 30 x 60 Full Scale Tunnel at Langley. ..Image # : L-1964-09692
Photograph of Jerauld R. Gentry, Peter C. Hoag, John A. Manke and Will...
Original caption: NASA FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER, EDWARDS, CALIF. - Four of the men who have flown the experimental lifting bodies are Jerauld R. Gentry, Peter C. Hoag, John A. Manke and William H. Dana. The HL-1... More
HL-10 First Flight Landing. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
(November 30, 1965) With pilot Bruce Peterson at the controls, the HL-10 lifting body aircraft makes a successful landing on Rogers Dry Lake at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards, California...Image # : E-16211
Three Lifting Bodies on Lakebed
The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10.The lifting body ai... More
HL-10 on Lakebed with B-52 Flyby
ECN-2203 NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body. The HL... More
HL-10 on lakebed with B-52 flyby
NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body. The HL-10 was o... More
HL-10 Lifting Body Pilot Bruce Peterson
(December 22, 1966) Pilot Bruce Peterson's reaction after he completes the first flight of the HL-10 lifting body aircraft. (Image # E-16199)
HL-10 pilots assist with pilot entry into lifting body
Not every moment of a test pilot's day is serious business. In a moment of levity, NASA pilots Bill Dana (left) and John A. Manke try to drag Air Force test pilot Peter Hoag away from the HL-10 lifting body whi... More
HL-10 in flight, turning to line up with lakebed runway 18
This photo shows the HL-10 in flight, turning to line up with lakebed runway 18. The pilot for this flight, the 29th of the HL-10 series, was Bill Dana. The HL-10 reached a peak altitude of 64,590 feet and a to... More
HL-10 pilots assist with pilot entry into lifting body
Not every moment of a test pilot's day is serious business. In a moment of levity, NASA pilots Bill Dana (left) and John A. Manke try to drag Air Force test pilot Peter Hoag away from the HL-10 lifting body whi... More
Three Lifting Bodies on Lakebed
The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10.The lifting body ai... More
NASA M2-F2, Dryden history gallery
ECN-1436The M2-F2 Lifting Body is shown here being carried aloft by the Air Force's B-52 tail number 003 prior to a research launch. The success of Dryden's ''homebuilt'' M2-F1 program led to NASA's development... More
HL-10 on ramp, NASA history collection
The HL-10, seen here parked on the ramp, was one of five lifting body designs flown at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from July 1966 to November 1975 to study and validate the concep... More
Three Lifting Bodies on Lakebed (X-24A, M2-F3, HL-10)
The X-24A shape was later borrowed for the X-38 Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) technology demonstrator for the International Space Station. The X-24B is on public display at the Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson AF... More
HL-10 first flight landing. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The HL-10 Lifting Body completes its first research flight with a landing on Rogers Dry Lake. Due to control problems, pilot Bruce Peterson had to land at a higher speed than originally planned in order to keep... More
M2-F3 on lakebed, NASA history collection
The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed at the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC--later the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. After a three-year-long redesign and rebuilding effort,... More
M2-F3 on lakebed, NASA history collection
The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed next to the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC--laterDryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. The May 1967 crash of the M2-F2 had torn off the left f... More
M2-F3 on lakebed, NASA history collection
The M2-F3 Lifting Body is seen here on the lakebed at the NASA Flight Research Center (FRC--later the Dryden Flight Research Center), Edwards, California. After a three-year-long redesign and rebuilding effort,... More
NASA M2-F2, Dryden history gallery
EC66-1567 The M2-F2 Lifting Body returns from a research flight at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, with an F-104 flying chase. The success of Dryden's M2-F1 program led to NASA's de... More
HL-10 on Lakebed with B-52 flyby
(November 30, 1968) NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting b... More
NB-52B and HL-10. NASA public domain image colelction.
This classic 1969 photo shows the workhorse Dryden NB-52B flying over the HL-10 lifting body aircraft and its pilot, Bill Dana. NASA Photo ECN-2203 NASA Identifier: 299962main_ECN-2203_full
HL-10 in flight after launch. NASA public domain image colelction.
Photo Description: .(November 17, 1969) The HL-10 lifting body is seen here in powered flight shortly after launch from the B-52 "Mothership". When HL-10 powered flights began on October 23, 1968, the vehicle u... More
HL-10 On Rogers Dry Lake Bed With Pilots
(1969) The four principal HL-10 pilots are seen here with the lifting body aircraft. They are, left to right; Air Force Major Jerauld R. Gentry, Air Force test pilot Peter Hoag, and NASA pilots John A. Manke an... More
NASA HL-10, Dryden history gallery
E-21090The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here in powered flight shortly after launch from the B-52 mothership. When HL-10 powered flights began on October 23, 1968, the vehicle used the same basic XLR-11 rocket en... More
Lifting Bodies on Lakebed, NASA history collection
The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10.The lifting body ai... More
X-24B Landing on Lakebed with F-104N Chase
This 1975 photo shows the X-24B, with a Lockheed F-104N chase plane in formation beside it, gliding to a landing on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, California after a 1972... More
HL-10 on lakebed showing subsonic control surface configuration
This photo shows the HL-10 on lakebed with its subsonic control surface configuration. The unusual shapes of the lifting bodies, as well as the demands of flying a re-entry shape to comparative low-speed landin... More
HL-10 on lakebed showing subsonic control surface configuration
This photo shows the HL-10 on lakebed with its subsonic control surface configuration. The unusual shapes of the lifting bodies, as well as the demands of flying a re-entry shape to comparative low-speed landin... More
X-24B on Lakebed Showing Upper Body Shape
The sleek, futuristic shape of the X-24B lifting body research vehicle can be clearly seen in this look-down view of the aircraft on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, Califo... More
HL-10 on lakebed with pilot Major Jerauld R. Gentry
Pilot Major Jerauld R. Gentry stands in front of the HL-10 Lifting Body. Gentry was the Air Force project pilot for the HL-10 while it was making the early glide and powered flights in 1968 following its modifi... More
HL-10 on lakebed with pilot Major Jerauld R. Gentry
Pilot Major Jerauld R. Gentry stands in front of the HL-10 Lifting Body. Gentry was the Air Force project pilot for the HL-10 while it was making the early glide and powered flights in 1968 following its modifi... More
HL-10 first flight landing. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The HL-10 Lifting Body completes its first research flight with a landing on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB, California, on December 22, 1966. The HL-10 suffered from buffeting and poor control during the fligh... More
X-24B over Edwards AFB. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The X-24B is seen here in flight over the lakebed at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The X-24B was the last aircraft to fly in Dryden's manned lifting body program. The X-24B's design e... More
X-24B with Test Pilot Michael V. Love
This photo shows Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael V. Love in front of the X-24B lifting-body research vehicle at Edwards Air Force Base in 1973. Love was assigned as a project pilot on the joint NASA-USAF X... More
Three Lifting Bodies on Lakebed (X-24A, M2-F3, HL-10)
The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10.The lifting body ai... More
X-24A on Lakebed, NASA history collection
This 1968 photo shows the bulbous X-24A Lifting Body research vehicle on the lakebed adjacent to the NASA Flight Research Center. The X-24 was one of a group of lifting bodies flown by the NASA Flight Research ... More
X-24B over Edwards AFB. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The X-24B is seen here in flight over the lakebed at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The X-24B was the last aircraft to fly in Dryden's manned lifting body program. The X-24B's design e... More
X-24B with Test Pilot Michael V. Love
This photo shows Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael V. Love in front of the X-24B lifting-body research vehicle at Edwards Air Force Base in 1973. Love was assigned as a project pilot on the joint NASA-USAF X... More
X-24A Lifting Body on Lakebed with Control Surfaces in Subsonic, Low-d...
This side-rear view of the X-24A Lifting Body on the lakebed by the NASA Flight Research Center shows its control surfaces used for subsonic flight. The X-24 was one of a group of lifting bodies flown by the NA... More
HL-10 on ramp, NASA history collection
The HL-10, seen here parked on the ramp, was one of five lifting body designs flown at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from July 1966 to November 1975 to study and validate the concep... More
HL-10 on lakebed, NASA history collection
The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here parked on Rogers Dry Lake, the unique location where it landed after research flights. This 1968 photo shows the vehicle after the fins were modified to remove instabilities ... More
Lifting Bodies on Lakebed, NASA history collection
The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10.The lifting body ai... More
HL-10 on lakebed with B-52 flyby
NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body. The HL-10 was o... More
HL-10 on ramp, NASA history collection
The HL-10, seen here parked on the ramp at NASA's Flight Research Center in 1966, had a radically different shape from that of the M2-F2/F3. While the M2s were flat on top and had rounded undersides (giving the... More
HL-10 on a Pedestal at Sunset. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
EC92-2131-01 The HL-10 Lifting Body, as shown here, is currently displayed on a pedestal in front of the main gate at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The HL-10 was one of five heavywe... More
Three Lifting Bodies on Lakebed (X-24A, M2-F3, HL-10)
The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10.The lifting body ai... More
X-24A on Lakebed, NASA history collection
This 1968 photo shows the bulbous X-24A Lifting Body research vehicle on the lakebed adjacent to the NASA Flight Research Center. The X-24 was one of a group of lifting bodies flown by the NASA Flight Research ... More
HL-10 in flight over lakebed. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here in flight over Rogers Dry lakebed. Like the other lifting bodies, the HL-10 made a steep descent toward the lakebed, followed by a high-speed landing. This was due to the veh... More
HL-10 landing on lakebed with F-104 chase aircraft
In this photo, the HL-10 has touched down on its main landing gear, while the pilot was holding the nose up to slow the vehicle. The F-104 in the background was used as a chase plane. Its pilot would give the H... More
HL-10 Subsonic Control Surface Configuration
ECN-1463 HL-10 is shown on the lakebed with its subsonic control surface configuration. The unusual shapes of the lifting bodies, as well as the demands of flying a re-entry shape to comparative low-speed landi... More
HL-10 landing on lakebed with F-104 chase aircraft
In this photo, the HL-10 has touched down on its main landing gear, while the pilot was holding the nose up to slow the vehicle. The F-104 in the background was used as a chase plane. Its pilot would give the H... More
Three Lifting Bodies on Lakebed (X-24A, M2-F3, HL-10)
The X-24A shape was later borrowed for the X-38 Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) technology demonstrator for the International Space Station. The X-24B is on public display at the Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson AF... More
Three Lifting Bodies on Lakebed
ECN-2353 The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10. The lifti... More
X-24B Landing on Lakebed with F-104N Chase
This 1975 photo shows the X-24B, with a Lockheed F-104N chase plane in formation beside it, gliding to a landing on Rogers Dry Lake, adjacent to the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, California after a 1972... More
X-24A Lifting Body on Lakebed with Control Surfaces in Subsonic, Low-d...
This side-rear view of the X-24A Lifting Body on the lakebed by the NASA Flight Research Center shows its control surfaces used for subsonic flight. The X-24 was one of a group of lifting bodies flown by the NA... More
HL-10 on lakebed, NASA history collection
The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here parked on Rogers Dry Lake, the unique location where it landed after research flights. This 1968 photo shows the vehicle after the fins were modified to remove instabilities ... More
HL-10 first flight landing. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The HL-10 Lifting Body completes its first research flight with a landing on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards AFB, California, on December 22, 1966. The HL-10 suffered from buffeting and poor control during the fligh... More
HL-10 on ramp, NASA history collection
The HL-10, seen here parked on the ramp at NASA's Flight Research Center in 1966, had a radically different shape from that of the M2-F2/F3. While the M2s were flat on top and had rounded undersides (giving the... More
HL-10 in flight over lakebed. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here in flight over Rogers Dry lakebed. Like the other lifting bodies, the HL-10 made a steep descent toward the lakebed, followed by a high-speed landing. This was due to the veh... More
HL-10 Landing with F-104 Chase Aircraft
ECN-2367 HL-10 touches down on its main landing gear, while the pilot was holding the nose up to slow the vehicle. The F-104 in the background was used as a chase plane. Its pilot would give the HL-10's pilot c... More
HL-10 first flight landing. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
The HL-10 Lifting Body completes its first research flight with a landing on Rogers Dry Lake. Due to control problems, pilot Bruce Peterson had to land at a higher speed than originally planned in order to keep... More
NASA HL-10, Dryden history gallery
ECN-2353The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10. The liftin... More
Aero Spacelines B377SGT Super Guppy on Ramp Loading the X-24B and HL-1...
Aero Spacelines B377SGT Super Guppy on Ramp Loading the X-24B and HL-10 Lifting Bodies for Transportation to the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
NASA HL-10, Dryden history gallery
ECN-2064The HL-10 Lifting Body is seen here parked on Rogers Dry Lake, the unique location where it landed after research flights. This 1968 photo shows the vehicle after the fins were modified to remove instab... More
NASA HL-20 Lifting Body - Public domain drawing
(October 22, 1991) The HL-20 was built at Langley in October 1990 and is a full-scale non-flying mockup. This mockup was used for engineering studies of maintainability of the vehicle, as testing crew positions... More
HL-10, NASA history collection. NASA public domain image colelction.
Engineer Sandy Stubbs tests HL-10 hard surface landing. NASA Identifier: L63-7161
HL-10, NASA history collection. Public domain image of NASA aircraft.
HL-10 in Full Scale Tunnel (FST). NASA Identifier: L64-4293
NASA Fleet Aircraft, Dryden history gallery
E-21115 The wingless, lifting body aircraft sitting on Rogers Dry Lake at what is now NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California, from left to right are the X-24A, M2-F3 and the HL-10. December 1... More
Northrop HL-10, Nasa 804, Space and Aviation museum SDASM
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