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City / Airport:Hawthorne - Municipal / Jack Northrop Field (KHHR / HHR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:27 August 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:787972Submit Correction
View count: 161
The 1st YF-17A Cobra prototype at its birthing grounds Hawthorne (CA). It was rolled out at Hawthorne on 4 Apr'74, and was trucked to Edwards AFB (CA). The Cobra made its first flight on 9 Jun'74 and became on 11 Jun'74 the first US fighter to exceed the speed of sound in level flight without the use of an afterburner. The 2nd YF-17A (72-1570) flew for the first time on 21 Aug'74. The 2 prototypes carried out a series of 288 testflights totalling 345 hrs and participated in the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program that the F-16 won. In 1976, this 1569 was sent to NASA Dryden for base drag studies
Registration / Serial:72-1569
Alternate Serial:01569
Aircraft Version:Northrop YF-17A Cobra
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Hawthorne - Municipal / Jack Northrop Field (KHHR / HHR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:27 August 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Hawthorne - Municipal / Jack Northrop Field (KHHR / HHR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:27 August 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:787972Submit Correction
View count: 161
The 1st YF-17A Cobra prototype at its birthing grounds Hawthorne (CA). It was rolled out at Hawthorne on 4 Apr'74, and was trucked to Edwards AFB (CA). The Cobra made its first flight on 9 Jun'74 and became on 11 Jun'74 the first US fighter to exceed the speed of sound in level flight without the use of an afterburner. The 2nd YF-17A (72-1570) flew for the first time on 21 Aug'74. The 2 prototypes carried out a series of 288 testflights totalling 345 hrs and participated in the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program that the F-16 won. In 1976, this 1569 was sent to NASA Dryden for base drag studies
Registration / Serial:72-1569
Alternate Serial:01569
Aircraft Version:Northrop YF-17A Cobra
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
City / Airport:Hawthorne - Municipal / Jack Northrop Field (KHHR / HHR)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:27 August 1989
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Torrance - Zamperini Field (KTOA / TOA)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Western Museum of Flight
Photo Date:2 November 2024
Photo by:Pieter StroobachContact
Photo ID:748660Submit Correction
View count: 105
Northrop's addition to the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program. After losing the LWF competition to the YF-16 it was used by the NASA. The YF-17 evolved of course developed into the successful F/A-18 Hornet. After a restoration at Western Museum of Flight it was given a paint scheme and a Top Gun marking once used by 72-1570.
Registration / Serial:72-1569
Alternate Serial:201569
Aircraft Version:Northrop YF-17A Cobra
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Torrance - Zamperini Field (KTOA / TOA)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 November 2024
Photo by:Pieter StroobachContact
City / Airport:Torrance - Zamperini Field (KTOA / TOA)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Collection:Western Museum of Flight
Photo Date:2 November 2024
Photo by:Pieter StroobachContact
Photo ID:748660Submit Correction
View count: 105
Northrop's addition to the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program. After losing the LWF competition to the YF-16 it was used by the NASA. The YF-17 evolved of course developed into the successful F/A-18 Hornet. After a restoration at Western Museum of Flight it was given a paint scheme and a Top Gun marking once used by 72-1570.
Registration / Serial:72-1569
Alternate Serial:201569
Aircraft Version:Northrop YF-17A Cobra
C/n (msn):
City / Airport:Torrance - Zamperini Field (KTOA / TOA)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:2 November 2024
Photo by:Pieter StroobachContact
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-2/3
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
Licence-built by:PZL-Mielec
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskie
Aircraft Name:Cobra
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:24 July 2020
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:652344Submit Correction
View count: 72
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskie
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:24 July 2020
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-2/3
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
Licence-built by:PZL-Mielec
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskie
Aircraft Name:Cobra
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:24 July 2020
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Photo ID:652344Submit Correction
View count: 72
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskie
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:24 July 2020
Photo by:Vico SandersContact
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-2/3
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
Licence-built by:PZL-Mielec
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskiej
Aircraft Name:Cobra
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:5 August 2022
Photo by:Eryk StrzalaContact
Photo ID:559820Submit Correction
View count: 149
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskiej
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:5 August 2022
Photo by:Eryk StrzalaContact
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-2/3
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
Licence-built by:PZL-Mielec
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskiej
Aircraft Name:Cobra
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:5 August 2022
Photo by:Eryk StrzalaContact
Photo ID:559820Submit Correction
View count: 149
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskiej
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:5 August 2022
Photo by:Eryk StrzalaContact
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-2/3
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
Licence-built by:PZL-Mielec
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskie
Aircraft Name:Cobra
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:3 June 2011
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:295346Submit Correction
View count: 291
Built in 1977, formerly SP-TCB. Used to have larger 'Cobra Air' titles on rear fuselage.
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskie
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:3 June 2011
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Original Type:Antonov An-2
Aircraft Generic Type:Antonov An-2/3
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
Licence-built by:PZL-Mielec
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskie
Aircraft Name:Cobra
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:3 June 2011
Photo by:Peter de JongContact
Photo ID:295346Submit Correction
View count: 291
Built in 1977, formerly SP-TCB. Used to have larger 'Cobra Air' titles on rear fuselage.
Registration / Serial:SP-FEE
Aircraft Version:Antonov An-2R
C/n (msn):1G173-01
Operator Titles:OSL - Ośrodek Szkolenia Lotniczego / Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskie
City / Airport:Zielona Góra - Przylep (EPZP)Map
Country:Poland
Photo Date:3 June 2011
Photo by:Peter de JongContact