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Anigrand Craftswork ANIG2015

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  • ANIG2015
  • ANIG2015
  • ANIG2015
Description:
Northrop M2-F2 First powered Lifting body. In 1957, NASA had investigated the problems associated with re-entry from space of missile nose cone. Engineers conceived the lifting body idea that by modifying a cone shape, aerodynamic lift could be produced to fly back from space rather than plunge to the earth. This study led to the design known as the M-2, a 'M'odified half-cone, rounded on bottom and flat on top, with twin tail-fins. This configuration allowed lifting body to be landing on a runway rather than parachuting into the ocean. In 1962, NASA built the first lifting prototype, the unpowered M2-F1. With the success of M2-F1 program, NASA signed contract to Northrop to build the M2-F2. The first glide flight was tested in 1966. The following fl
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Manufacturer:
Anigrand Craftswork
Code Number:
ANIG2015
Scale:
1:72
Item type:
Aircraft kits (resin)
Price:
£29.16
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Quantity In Stock:
In Stock 2
Availability:
This will usually be dispatched within 24/48 hours of receiving your order
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Department:
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