The Northrop Aviation YF-17 technology demonstrator aircraft in flight during a 1976 flight research project at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.
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The Northrop Aviation YF-17 technology demonstrator aircraft in flight during a 1976 flight research project at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA. The objectives of the seven-week flight test project included the study of maneuverability of this aircraft at transonic speeds and the collection of in-flight pressure data from around the afterbody of the aircraft to improve wind-tunnel predictions for future fighter aircraft.1976NASA Photo› YF-17 Project Description