VJ101C-X2 Supersonic-Capable VTOL Fighter (Plastic model) - HobbySearch Military Model Store

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- 1/72 VJ101C-X2 Supersonic Vertical Takeoff and Landing prototype fighter plane from A & A models brands of Models Bit.
- This aircraft is a prototype fighter developed in West Germany as a successor to the F - 104 Star Fighter in the 1960 's.
- The engine is equipped with six Rolls-Royce RB 145 turbojets on each of the two wingtips, two in total in the fuselage and two engines for lifting, and in the X2 of the prototype 2nd machine, afterburner function is installed in the main engine of both wingtips The maximum speed attached was scheduled for Mach 1.8.
- In 1964 X2 succeeded in flight on Mach 1.04 without using afterburner.
- However, as a proximity support fighter a weapon quantity and cruising distance are difficult, and in 1968 the development plan was canceled.
- This kit comes with paint masking seals, etched parts and one type of decal.

Item Size/Weight : 31 x 21.7 x 5.2 cm / 218g