Lifting Bodies

The X-24a and X-24b

Background

x-24a_cutaway_sm
The X-24a in a cutaway view

x-24a_schematic_front_sm
x-24a_schematic_top_sm

x-24a_schematic_side_sm
The X-24a schematic views

x-24a_flight_sm
The X-24a in flight

x-24a_ramp_sm
The X-24a on the ramp

x-24a_side_view_sm
Side view of the X-24a showing the lifting body profile.

x-24a_side_view_2_sm
Oblique view of the X-24a.

x-24a_schematic_front_sm
x-24b_schematic_top_sm

x-24b_schematic_side_sm
Schematic view of the X-24b, with its very different shape

x-24a_flight2_sm
The X-24b during a landing.

x-24b_flight_2_sm
Another shot of the landing.

x-24b_landing_sm
Just before the gear was extended.

x-24b_ramp_sm
The X-24b on the ramp.