Dragon Models 1:400 Warbirds 56346
Boeing AL-1 Airborne Laser Diecast Model
USAF, #00-0001 Prototype |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing AL-1 Airborne Laser | | 7" | | 6.25" |
The Boeing YAL-1 Airborne Laser Testbed, (formerly Airborne Laser) weapons system is a megawatt-class chemical oxygen iodine laser (COIL) mounted inside a modified Boeing 747-400F. It is primarily designed as a missile defense system to destroy tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs), while in boost phase. The aircraft was designated YAL-1A in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Defense. The YAL-1 with a low-power laser was test-fired in flight, at an airborne target in 2007. A high-energy laser was used to intercept a test target in January 2010, and the following month, successfully destroyed two test missiles.
Designed as a militarized version of the Boeing 747 carrying a megawatt-class chemical laser, the AL-1 testbed was first flown on July 18th, 2002. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:400 Warbirds Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft.
Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:400 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Fuselage, wings and landing gear proportionally accurate compared to real aircraft.
- Main wings to scale with authentic and detailed panel lines engraved.
- Engines based on airline specifications and accurate for each model.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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