Special Hobby 32081 1/32 Modern US X-15A-2 ”White Ablative Coating”

A model of a hypersonic aircraft from the 1960s. It still holds the world speed record as the fastest manned aircraft. It was also the first aircraft to reach the edge of space. It was used in the preparation of the Apollo programme and the results of the test flights were invaluable for aviation and space research.This boxing features the X-15A-2 as it was on its last flight when W. J. ‘Pete’ Knight achieved the world speed record. It can be built on a transport cart or, using the stand, in flight configuration with a ramjet mock up suspended underneath. Includes detailed resin parts, including a ramjet model, etchings, a plastic stand and decals for the machine in white ablative paint.
– the only 1/32 scale X-15A-2 model
– detailed resin parts and etches contained in the kit
– optional stand or transport cart configuration
– limited quantity release
** This model kit is supplied in unassembled and unpainted plastic components. Please note that glue, model paints, and other basic modelling tools are required and sold separately.