X-Planes & Prototypes

Northrop X-4 "Bantam" (1948)

Northrop X-4 Bantam- MPM - 1

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SCALE: 1/72

INITIAL RELEASE: 2000

MEDIUM: Polystyrene

RARITY: (3)

 

Northrop X-4 Bantam- MPM - 2

 

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X-4 In Flight

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ABOUT THE DESIGN

ABOUT THE KIT

First flown in 1948, Northrop's X-4 "Bantam" was built for the NACA (the forerunner to NASA) to test the architecture of semi-tailless aircraft.  The low swept-wing X-4 had no formal tail surfaces, relying solely on its proportionately large main wing surfaces for control.  Designed for sub-sonic flight, the jet-powered X-4 had a top speed of 640 mph and an operational ceiling of 40,000 feet.

Two versions were built.  The plane was retired in 1954.

This limited-run injection-molded model was released by MPM of the Czech Republic in 2000.

This model was built from an original issue.

 

Northrop X-4 Bantam- MPM - Box Art

Northrop X-4 Bantam Original  Box Art

 

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