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

  1. "NASA's B-737 Flying Laboratory". NASA. May 1994. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
  2. "Boeing 737-130". The Museum of Flight. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
  3. Robert Bogash (28 Nov 2003). "FINAL FLIGHT The Trip Home for the Boeing 737 Prototype Airplane". Rbogash.com. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
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