Overview
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockheed SR-71B Blackbird | 17.75" | 9.25" |
Few aircraft are as instantly recognizable as the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird and Century Wings have reproduced the stunning lines of this aircraft perfectly in 1:72 scale. With Century Wings' usual degree of exceptional detail and accuracy, this model is absolute "must have" for any diecast aircraft collection. This model is particularly unique as it represents the rare SR-71B trainer variant.
A total of 32 SR-71s were produced, consisting of 29 SR-71As, 2 SR-71Bs and 1 SR-71C. The 'B' variant differed from the 'A' by having a raised rear cockpit for the Instructor pilot. The aerodynamic effects of the raised cockpit at the front of such a long neck required additional ventral fins under the aircraft to maintain yaw control. Aircraft #61-7956 was first flown on November 18th, 1965. The second SR-71B, #61-7957, was lost in a landing accident in 1968. #61-7956 remained the cornerstone of the intensive 10 month/100 hour SR-71 flight-training program until 1990. In 1991, the aircraft was transferred to NASA for research flights before finally being retired in 1997. It is now on static display at the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
This Replica has the 1968 markings of the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing(SRW)
stationed at Beale Air Force Base
Limited Edition of 1500 pieces worldwide.