This unique airplane flew at 2,000 mph at altitudes that are still classified. With high-tech electronic equipment onboard, it gathered strategic reconnaissance information for the U.S. military for over 25 years. Features: Accurate surface detail, can be built as drone carrier (drone included), waterslide decals. 1/72 Scale. Skill Level 2-requires paint and glue (not included).
The SR-71 was developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works to replace the U-2 high altitude spyplane which had become vulnerable to interception by surface-to-air missiles. The SR-71 is very fast and with a top speed in excess of 2100mph it still holds many world speed records. In the early '90s the SR-71 fleet was mothballed but several aircraft have been reactivated by the continuing need for a manned reconnaissance capability.
- Markings included for one USAF aircraft.
- 66 parts in black and clear plastic with raised panel lines.
- One piece cockpit tub with separate instrument panels, seats, and seated pilot and observer figures. Optional position canopies.
- Detailed landing gear and wheel wells, exhaust nozzles and intake cones.
- Includes D-21 reconnaisance drone with ground trolley.
- Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only
Marking Options:
Decal Options and Colour Schemes:
Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia, stencils and ID codes for 2 aircraft versions.
1: Lockheed SR-71A, S/N 17978 w/ Playboy Bunny logo on vertical fins
2: Lockheed SR-71A, S/N 17955 CIA machine w/ Skunkworks logo on fins
**Both aircraft are painted overall flat black**
Additional Paints Required:
Flat: Black, White, Olive Drab, Grey, Red, Yellow
Gloss: Silver, Orange
Includes: One 1/72 SR-71A Blackbird Plastic Model Aircraft Kit.
Requires:
Paint (See MARKING OPTIONS)
Basic tools: Hobby knife, paint brushes, sandpaper.
Nice-to-have tools: Needle file set, sprue cutter (see XURON), airbrush and associated accessories
Adhesives:
Major components - liquid plastic cement (Testors, TENAX 7R)
Clear parts - White glue, odourless CA, or TENAX 7R
Detail parts - CA or tube-type (thick) plastic cement.
Specs:
Scale: 1/72nd
Length: 18.5
Wingspan: 9.25
Parts: 66
