HOBBY MASTER 1/72 NASA LOCKHEED F-104N STARFIGHTER 811 (HA1047)
$149.00 (Ex Tax: $135.45)
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Description
Up for sale is a brand new 1/72 NASA LOCKHEED F-104N STARFIGHTER 811 (HA1047) by Hobbymaster.
The Lockheed YF-104A made its first flight February 17, 1956. The aircraft had a redesigned lengthened fuselage, relocated vertical stabilizer, a ventral stabilizing fin, redesigned air intake ducts all powered by the GE79 axial-flow engine. These modifications increased the stability of the aircraft. The 17 YF-104As were used to flight-test various engines, the Vulcan cannon, Sidewinder missiles and wingtip fuel tanks. The YF-104A was used to set a zoom climb record of 91,249 feet and a record speed of 1404.19 mph making it the first aircraft to hold these records at the same time.
There were three purpose-built single-seat Starfighters manufactured by Lockheed for NASA. These aircraft were designated as F-104N 011, 012 and 013 used as high-speed chase planes. On August 19, 1963 NASA011 was delivered to NASA FRC and in 1970 it was repainted in NASA’s white dark-blue light-blue. Later the colours became just white and blue and the aircraft was coded N811NA. The aircraft’s last official flight took place on October 23, 1987 having amassed 4,370 flights. The final location for N811NA is at the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
This model aircraft is made from die-cast metal and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Corgi, Gemini Jets, JC Wings, Witty Wings, Century Wings, NG Models and Aviation200.
Includes display stand.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 24 × 12 cm |
| Length | 23.5cm |
| Wingspan | 9cm |
| Aircraft Family | LOCKHEED F-104 STARFIGHTER |
| Registration | 811 |
| Brand | HOBBY MASTER |
| Model Manufacturer | HOBBY MASTER |
| Vehicle Manufacturer | LOCKHEED |
