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SCALE: 1/72 |
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INITIAL RELEASE: 2011 |
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MEDIUM: Resin |
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RARITY: (2) |
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LENGTH: 12" |
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X-15D Landing |
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ABOUT THE DESIGN |
ABOUT THE KIT |
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The X-15 rocket-powered
spaceplane was arguably the most important -- and famous -- X-plane of the
Cold War Era. Prior to the X-15 program's abrupt cancellation in
1968, the Air Force was drafting ambitious plans for the aircraft,
including a "next generation" X-15-D that would test the limits of
hypersonic flight (Mach 5+) using an exotic new hydrogen-fueled scramjet
engine.
Unfortunately, the X-15-D never made it past the drawing board. Had the program been allowed to continue, the X-15-D would have no doubt added further luster to the X-15's sterling legacy. |
Released in February 2011, the 1:72 X-15D was created in CAD by Scott Lowther and cast by BLAP! Models. The kit featured landing gear and decals by JBOT. This was the first -- and so far, only -- model of the X-15D concept ever created. To check on this kit's availability, CLICK HERE. |
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Original Box Art |
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Concept Aircraft |
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