Dragon Models 1:72 Aerospace Program 50377
Boeing X-37B Display Model
USAF, OTV-1, Launch April 22nd, 2010 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing X-37B | | 4.75" | | 2.5" |
On November 17, 2006, the U.S. Air Force announced it would develop the X-37B from the NASA X-37A. The Air Force version is designated X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV). The OTV program builds on industry and government investments by DARPA, NASA and the Air Force. The X-37B effort will be led by the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and includes partnerships with NASA and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Boeing is the prime contractor for the OTV program. The X-37B can remain in orbit for up to 270 days at a time. The first orbital flight of the first X-37B, named USA-212, was launched on an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on April 22, 2010, at 23:58 GMT. The spacecraft was placed into low Earth orbit for testing, then will be de-orbited for landing. Following their missions, X-37B spacecraft are to land on a runway at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California with Edwards Air Force Base as an alternate site. A second X-37B is being manufactured for a test mission scheduled for 2011.
Designed as an unmanned reusable spaceplane, the X-37 was first flown in free-flight on April 7th, 2006 and first launched into orbit on April 22nd 2010. It was originally designed to be carried into orbit by the Space Shuttle but was later redesigned to be launched by a conventional rocket after it was determined that Shuttle launches would be uneconomical. The unmanned design allows for a large payload capacity as well as the ability to remain in orbit for up to 270 days at a time. Possible missions include refuelling or even repairing satellites in orbit using a robotic arm while additional military applications remain classified. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Dragon's 1:72 scale X-37 fuselage is constructed from solid diecast metal with integrated panel line, speed brake and cargo bay door details. The main wing, tail surfaces and engine exhaust nozzle are constructed in plastic. Many surface details are reproduced on the wings and tail in addition to a multitude of pad-printed RSC thruster ports that adorn the nose and rear fuselage. The scale landing gear and gear doors are easy to configure for ground display. Or, the knurled finger screw can be used to securely fasten the model to its elegant metal display stand.
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The Dragon Models "Aerospace Program" range presents detailed, ready-made plastic models of spacecraft and launch vehicles.
Dragon Models "Aerospace Program" display model spacecraft feature:
- Molded plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
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