Minicar 1/144 North American X-15 Unit 3 "LITTLE JOE THE II" 「 X-Plane Series 」

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Product Description ■ The X-15 is a high-altitude hypersonic experimental aircraft powered by a rocket engine produced by North American. The X-15 Project, which began in 1954, involved numerous flight experiments and improvements. The project ended in 1968 with its one hundred ninety ninth flight. The results have had an enormous impact on the U.S. space program and have contributed to the development of the Space Shuttle. The X-15 Unit 3 was the first aircraft equipped with an XLR99 engine. On its 91 st flight, Joseph A. Walker flew the X-15 at altitudes of 107 and 960 meters, the highest altitude achieved under the X-15 Project. On its 191 th flight, the X-15 Unit 3 was powered.
The final model of the X-15 Unit 3, the youngest child of the X-15 Project. Not only the shape of the aircraft, but also NASA's markings and detailed markings have been faithfully reproduced. The legs are replaceable and can be displayed by selecting the parking status and flight status. It comes with a dedicated stand. You will want to collect this item along with the X-15 Unit 2.