EDI-UCAV from "Stealth" (2005)

EDI-UCAV - 1

Fantastic Plastic Logo

SCALE: 1/72

INITIAL RELEASE: 2010

MEDIUM: Resin

RARITY: (2)

LENGTH: 9"

 

EDI-UCAV - 2

 

EDI-UCAV - 3

EDI-UCAV - 4

 

EDI-UCAV - 5

EDI-UCAV and FA-37 Talon

EDI-UCAV and F-47 Talon

 

EDI-UCAV - 8

FA-37 Talon Escorts the EDI-UCAV

 

ABOUT THE DESIGN

ABOUT THE KIT

The UCAV EDI (Extreme Deep Invader) was developed jointly with the FA-37 Talon. EDI (call sign 'Tinman') is smaller than the Talon and has a downward-canted delta platform. Although designated an Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV), the EDI retains a cockpit for maintenance and emergencies. Among the features incorporated into the EDI are V/STOL capability, a Kermit (metal ceramic) composite exoskeleton and aeroelastic wings. The engine is described as a Pulse Detonation Engine with twin Hybrid Scramjet Turbos fueled by catalyzed A1 methane. It carries two Throat Ripper AAMs, two Shock Hammer AGMs, three AGM-130s, known as Blue Ferrets, and a GAU-12 Equalizer.  EDI also carries three FAE (Fuel Air Explosives) missiles, though the designation of those missiles is unknown. Released in October 2010, the EDI-UCAV kit was produced exclusively for Fantastic Plastic Models by Anigrand Craftswork of Hong Kong.  The kit includes recessed engine exhausts, landing gear, and a detailed cockpit interior including the spherical EDI "brain."

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EDI-UCAV - Box Art

Original Box Art

 

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