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  • Academy 12448 1:72 SR-71 Blackbird
  • Academy 12448 1:72 SR-71 Blackbird

Academy 12448 1:72 SR-71 Blackbird

SKU: 12448
$38.25
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12448 1:72 SR-71 Blackbird

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Skill Level 2
Scale: 1:72
Length: 18.5″
Wingspan: 9.25″
Parts: 66

Description
This unique airplane flew at 2,000 mph at altitudes that are still classified. With high-tech electronic equipment on board, 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.