Description
SR-71 BLACKBIRD was a long-range, Mach 3.5+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed and its Skunk Works® division. It was the first aircraft to be constructed mainly of titanium. At full velocity the airplane surface heats up to over 260°C+ (500 °F). A total of 3,551 missions were flown and not one Blackbird was lost due to enemy military retaliation. Note: Skunk Works is the nickname for Lockheed’s Advanced Development Programs. Skunk Works engineers have developed highly advanced, military aircraft, often in secret, since World War II.
Number Of Sheets: 1 Sheet
Difficulty: Moderate
Assembled Size: 3.98″L x 2.05″W x 1.18″H (10.1 x 5.2 x 3 cm)
Ages: 14+
Metal Earth is made from High Quality Steel Sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4 inch square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and no glue or solder is required. Simply pop out the pieces and bend the tabs through the corresponding connection points.
Metal Earth features hundreds of different models in different sizes from many different licences including Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Harry Potter, Star Trek, NASA, Game of Thrones and Many More.