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North American X-15D (1967)

 

North American X-15D - 1

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SCALE: 1/72

INITIAL RELEASE: 2011

MEDIUM: Resin

RARITY: (2)

LENGTH: 12"

 

North American X-15D - 2

 

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X-15D Landing

 

ABOUT THE DESIGN

ABOUT THE KIT

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.

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North American X-15D - Box Art

Original Box Art

 

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