NASA 515
NASA 515 is a Boeing 737 heavily modified for NASA use as a continuing research facility.[1] The aircraft was the first 737 built and was used by Boeing to qualify the 737 design.[2] NASA 515 was maintained and flown by Langley Research Center as part of the Terminal Area Productivity (TAP) program.
| NASA 515 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| NASA 515 in flight | |
| Type | Boeing 737-130 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Aircraft Company |
| Registration | N515NA |
| First flight | April 6, 1967 |
| Owners and operators | Boeing NASA |
| Status | Retired |
| Preserved at | Museum of Flight |
After its use by NASA was concluded in 2003, the aircraft was preserved, and is on public display at the Museum of Flight, near Seattle, Washington.[3]
See also
References
- "NASA's B-737 Flying Laboratory". NASA. May 1994. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- "Boeing 737-130". The Museum of Flight. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- Robert Bogash (28 Nov 2003). "FINAL FLIGHT The Trip Home for the Boeing 737 Prototype Airplane". Rbogash.com. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- Wallace, Lane E. Airborne Trailblazers. NASA. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
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