Century Wings 1:72 Wings of Heroes 748323
Lockheed SR-71B Blackbird Diecast Model
NASA, #61-7956/#831, Edwards AFB, CA, 1999 | Limited Edition
1000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Lockheed SR-71B Blackbird | | 17.75" | | 9.25" |
A total of 32 SR-71s were produced, consisting of 29 SR-71As, 2 SR-71Bs and 1 SR-71C. The 'B' variant differed from the 'A' by having a raised rear cockpit for the Instructor pilot. The aerodynamic effects of the raised cockpit at the front of such a long neck required additional ventral fins under the aircraft to maintain yaw control. Aircraft #61-7956 was first flown on November 18th, 1965. The second SR-71B, #61-7957, was lost in a landing accident in 1968. #61-7956 remained the cornerstone of the intensive 10 month/100 hour SR-71 flight-training program until 1990. In 1991, the aircraft was transferred to NASA for research flights before finally being retired in 1997. This aircraft is currently on display at the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Designed as a long-range, strategic reconnaissance aircraft, The Lockheed SR-71 first flew on December 22, 1964. Nicknamed "The Blackbird," this highly-advanced aircraft was believed by many to be ahead of its time. It was capable of mach 3 and still holds the record for the fastest "air breathing manned aircraft" in the world. Its speed and ability to operate at high altitudes served as a defensive feature; when attacked by surface-to-air missiles, the pilot needed only to accelerate to avoid being struck. Only 32 SR-71's were operated during its 34-year service history, and though 12 were destroyed in accidents none were lost to enemy attack. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Century Wings' 1:72 scale SR-71 includes the mission-capable SR-71A and training SR-71B variants. The models are constructed almost entirely of metal with only the smallest amount of plastic used in the manufacturing process. Crisply detailed panel lines and ultra-thin metal rudders and edges surround the airframe to reproduce this eye-catching speed demon. The sharply pointed shock cones protruding from the engine nacelles and the afterburner detail at the rear of the engine are accurately reproduced, and the correctly detailed set of landing gear and doors have been included as robust sub-assemblies that allow for quick and easy configuration for ground or in-flight display.
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The Century Wings "1:72 Wings of Heroes" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Century Wings 1:72 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moveable control surfaces.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed removable pilot and crew figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
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