SR-71 USAF Blackbird Die-Cast Model

Known as the Blackbird.

One of the fastest aircraft in the world, Lockheed’s SR-71 Blackbird was a highly-classified and ambitious project to go far beyond the range of enemy defenses. Designed and manufactured under secrecy in the 1960s, this sleek aircraft featured an angular fuselage with delta-wings at the tail. Produced between 1964 and 1968 with 32 examples manufactured, the aircraft measured 107ft long with a 56ft wingspan. Fitted with two Pratt & Whitney J58 afterburning-turbojet engines, the aircraft surpassed Mach 3.4 within just months of introduction. Reaching more than 85,000 ft, each body panel was subject to more than 1000°F at top speed, necessitating the use of titanium alloy across the airframe. Further dissipating the heat, engineer Ben Rich spent much time on the challenge, before realizing than an all-black paint scheme could solve their issues. Known as aircraft #61-7975 which was manufactured in 1966, this aircraft logged 2,854 flight hours and is currently on display at March Air Force Base. Measures 6.5"l with a 3.5" wingspan at 1:200 scale.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, etched panel lines, and pad-printed decals
• Included display stand to show the aircraft in flight
• Replicates aircraft #61-7975 which is on display at March Air Force Base.
• Measures 6.5"l with a 3.5" wingspan at 1:200 scale