YF12 Blackbird NASA USAF 06937 1:200 with stand
The YF-12 was an experimental fighter-interceptor version of the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft. YF-12s were used in a joint Air Force-NASA research program to study the thermal, structural, and aerodynamic effects of sustained, high-altitude flights. The YF-12 was fabricated primarily from titanium alloy and was painted flat black, which enabled it to withstand high stresses in altitude and temperatures over 500°F. The YF-12 set a speed record of 2,070.101 mph and an altitude record of 80,257.65 feet in 1965. It was never adopted by the military as an operational aircraft. It was, however, a precursor to the SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance plane.
The only YF-12 left in existence is currently displayed at the U.S. Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH.
The Postage Stamp Model line are made of solid diecast metal, and include historical aircraft from the pioneering days of aviation through WWI, WWII to up to the present. The line offers commercial and military and space aircraft types unavailable from any other manufacturer. They are fully decorated with authentic details and come with a display stand. Wingspans are from 4 1/2" to 8", and the scales vary to fit in standard boxes.
Prepainted Adult Collectible Diecast Metal Model
Small parts: Not for children under 14 years
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