Academy Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird (1:72)

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Plastic model, prints and instructions.

The package does not contain glue, brushes, paints or other accessories.

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Academy plastic model of the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird aircraft in 1:72 scale for gluing.

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The Lockheed SR-71, known as the "Blackbird" and nicknamed Habu among the crews, was an American twin-engine jet strategic reconnaissance aircraft. It was developed during the 1960s as part of an unpublished, so-called black project. It was built as a development type of the A-12 OXCART reconnaissance aircraft by Lockheed and its Skunk Works division. US aeronautical engineer Clarence Johnson has become responsible for most design innovations.

A characteristic feature was the high flight speed above 3 Ma at high altitudes, which found itself outside the range of threats during reconnaissance missions. When detecting the activation of the anti-aircraft missile defense, the standard procedure was a simple escape from the missile, for which an increase in speed was enough. The surface of the structure was designed with a reduced reflective area of ​​radar radiation.

In 1964-1998, the aircraft served in the United States Air Force. The total production reached 32 pieces, of which 12 were destroyed in accidents and no machine was lost during a clash with the enemy. The SR-71 has held the record as the fastest manned aircraft since July 28, 1976, when it surpassed the older development type Lockheed YF-12. The measured speed was 3.29 Ma (3,529.6 km / h).

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