Product Description
Introducing two completely new 1/72 scale injection-molded kits of the Hughes XF-11 prototype reconnaissance aircraft from A&A Models, a sub-brand of Modelsbit. Both kits include painting mask stickers and Cartograf decals, and feature precisely reproduced details, including the engine and cockpit interior.
- Completely new mold 1/72 scale Hughes XF-11 prototype reconnaissance aircraft
- Precisely reproduced down to the engine and cockpit interior.
• Includes paint masking stickers and Cartograf decals.
- When completed, the total length will be approximately 276mm and the total width will be approximately 429mm.
[MDVAAM7250]
- Includes a contra-rotating 8-blade propeller part.
- Markings for Type 1, First Prototype are attached.
The XF-11 was a prototype reconnaissance aircraft developed by Hughes Aircraft in response to the U.S. Army Air Forces' requirement for a high-speed, long-range photographic reconnaissance aircraft.
The XF-11 was expected to be a high-performance aircraft, equipped with two R-4360-31 air-cooled 28-cylinder radial engines and two 4-blade variable-pitch propellers. However, of the two prototypes built, the first one was totaled in an emergency landing accident on its maiden flight, and the pilot, Howard Hughes, was seriously injured.
The second prototype, equipped with a conventional propeller, made its maiden flight in 1947 and demonstrated that while it lacked stability at low speeds, it was stable and easy to handle at high speeds.
The Air Force conducted evaluation tests, which revealed poor maneuverability and maintainability, as well as an estimated manufacturing cost twice that of its competitor, the XF-12, leading to the cancellation of the development program.
Specifications: • Crew: 2 (Pilot, Navigator/Photographer) • Length: 19.94 m • Wingspan: 30.89 m • Height: 7.06 m • Empty Weight: 16,800 kg • Maximum Takeoff Weight: 26,400 kg • Engines: Pratt & Whitney R4360 air-cooled 28-cylinder 3,000 hp x 2 • Maximum Speed: 720 km/h • Cruising Altitude: 13,415 m • Range: 8,000 km
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Product Specifications
- Item code
- MDVAAM7250
- JAN code
- 3800237895069
Purchase Information
* This product has a cancellation deadline. Once the deadline has passed, cancellations are not accepted.
This item is limited to 3 per household.