X-Plane & Prototypes - 1980s
In the 1980s, rapid advances in computer technology coupled with breakthroughs in composite engineered ushered in a whole new era of experimental aircraft. "Stealth" planes -- aircraft that were all but invisible to conventional radar and infrared tracking systems -- were the focus of America's aeronautical research efforts, efforts that ultimately yielded excellent dividends.
Because this stealth research was conducted in ultra-secrecy, models of the actual aircraft were not available to the public until the aircraft themselves were operational.
Because this stealth research was conducted in ultra-secrecy, models of the actual aircraft were not available to the public until the aircraft themselves were operational.
LOCKHEED F-117 STEALTH FIGHTER
(1981) Revell 1:48 |
NORTHROP TACIT BLUE
(1982) Planet Models 1:72 |
MBB LAMPYRIDAE
(1987) Unicraft 1:72 |
NORTHROP GRUMMAN B-2 "SPIRIT" STEALTH BOMBER Shanghai/Dragon 1:200 |