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Although the N-1M had limited performance, it did prove Northrop’s theory that an all-wing design was fully controllable. Data acquired from N-1M flight testing assisted in the design of the N-9M and XB-35 flying wing aircraft. Note the outer wing sections are adjusted aft a few degrees.

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Although the N-1M had limited performance, it did prove Northrop’s theory that an all-wing design was fully controllable. Data acquired from N-1M flight testing assisted in the design of the N-9M and XB-35 flying wing aircraft. Note the outer wing sections are adjusted aft a few degrees.

PHOTO BY: Courtesy Photo
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FULL SIZE: 15.61 MB
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This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at https://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations, which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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