Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady 9th Reconnaissance Wing 2014, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model Cheap
$27.39
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Description
Description
Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady 9th Reconnaissance Wing 2014, 1:72 Scale Diecast Model
- Air Power Series
- Realistic collectible model
- Diecast & plastic parts.
- Highly detailed components.
- Pilot figure, canopy can be displayed open or closed.
- Display stand included.
- Measures 10.5” L x 17.25” Wingspan
- Box dimensions: 14.4 L x 13.8” W x 3.75” D
- Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above.
In 1954 Lockheed received approval to produce a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The creation of this aircraft went to Lockheed’s Skunk Works and the famous Kelly Johnson. The aircraft, a single-engine jet that could provide images day or night over Soviet territory, was labeled U-2 (U=utility) and given the name “Dragon Lady”. The first test flight took place in 1955 and was used by the CIA and the USAF during the Cold War. The U-2 came to international notoriety in 1960 when one piloted by Gary Power was shot down over the Soviet Union.
The USAF has deployed the U-2 from the 9th RW at Beale AFB to Fairford AB in Gloucestershire England to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. This move demonstrates the U.S. commitment to allies in the region. U-2 80-1074 was built in 1984 as TR-1A and underwent the PLSS program, transferred to 17th RW in 1990. In 1992 the aircraft was transferred to the 9th RW and in 1996 was reconfigured as a U-2S. This aircraft had taken part in “Operation Desert Storm”.
This Hobby Master model is a replica of a U-2S #80-1074 from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing based at Fairford Air Force Base, England 2014. As with most Hobby Master models It features engraved panel lines, an opening canopy, a well-appointed cockpit (with instrumentation details and a removable pilot figure), optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand.
Great care should be taken when handling this model. This is a great addition to your diecast aircraft collection.
| Manufacturer: | Lockheed Skunk Works |
| Number Produced or Converted: | 104 |
| Role: | High-altitude Reconnaissance |
| Crew: | 1 |
| First Deployment Date: | U-2R – 1967 |
| U-2S – 1994 | |
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | U-2R – 63 ft |
| U-2S – 63 ft | |
| Wingspan: | U-2R – 103 ft |
| U-2S – 103 ft | |
| Weight | |
| Empty: | U-2R – 14,900 lbs |
| Maximum Take-Off: | U-2R – 41,000 lbs |
| U-2S – 41,000 lbs | |
| Powerplant : | |
| U-2R: | P7W J75-P-13B |
| Thrust – 17,000 lbst | |
| U-2S: | GE F-118-101 |
| Thrust – 19,000 lbst | |
| Performance | |
| Celling: | U-2R – 80,000 ft |
| U-2S – 90,000 ft | |
| Range: | U-2R – 3,500 miles |
| U-2S – 4,600 miles |
Size Guide
| size | chest(in.) | waist(in.) | hips(in.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34-36 | 27-29 | 34.5-36.5 |
| S | 36-38 | 29-31 | 36.5-38.5 |
| M | 38-40 | 31-33 | 38.5-40.5 |
| L | 40-42 | 33-36 | 40.5-43.5 |
| XL | 42-45 | 36-40 | 43.5-47.5 |
| XXL | 45-48 | 40-44 | 47.5-51.5 |
