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SR-71 aircraft were used by NASA as testbeds for high-speed, high-altitude
aeronautical research. The aircraft, an SR-71A and an SR-71B pilot trainer
aircraft, were based at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,
Calif. They were loaned to NASA by the U.S. Air Force. Developed for the
USAF as reconnaissance aircraft nearly 40 years ago, SR-71s remained the
world's fastest and highest-flying production aircraft throughout their
operational existence.
The aircraft flew more than 2200 miles per hour (Mach 3+ or more than
three times the speed of sound) and at altitudes of over 85,000 feet. This
operating environment made the aircraft excellent platforms to carry out
research and experiments for NASA in a variety of areas aerodynamics, propulsion,
structures, thermal protection materials, high-speed and high-temperature
instrumentation, atmospheric studies and sonic boom characterization. |
All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted
Mahogany and comes fully assembled with removable desk stand. |
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Dimensions: Wingspan, 10" -Length, 19" -Scale,
1/68
AM123-AR - $119.95
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This model is also available in precision polymer
to exacting specifications. It is hand painted, and comes fully assembled
with removable desk stand.
Dimensions: Wingspan, 10" -Length, 19.2" -Scale,
1/68
B3572S3R - $129.95
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