The SR-71 Blackbird is an American reconnaissance aircraft that served in the United States Air Force from the 1960s to the 1990s. It was designed by Lockheed Martin and was one of the fastest aeroplanes in the world. Its maximum speed exceeded Mach 3 (over 3,700 km/h) and its operational altitude of up to 26 km made it difficult for missile defence systems to reach. The SR-71 had an advanced titanium design that enabled it to withstand the extreme temperatures generated during supersonic flight. It was mainly used for intelligence gathering and its ability to evade enemy missiles was a legendary advantage.
Using 1,424 high-quality bricks, you can build the legendary SR-71 aircraft in 1:48 scale, appearing for the first time on sale from COBI. The set has been carefully designed so that its construction will be a pleasure for the discerning builder. Removable landing gear, movable wing flaps and an opening Cockpit are just some of the aviation features you will discover during construction. It features permanent prints depicting US Air Force markings. In addition, the aircraft features NASA markings, which are only available in the Executive Edition. In addition, the aircraft features two powerful flames emanating from its powerful Pratt-Whitney engines. The set also includes figures of two pilots: a USAF pilot and a NASA pilot. They wear characteristic suits and helmets designed for flights at very high altitudes.
The entire set is complemented by a display base made of clamping bricks with a sign bearing the name of the set and the Lockheed Martin logo.
Thanks to the intuitive instructions, assembly is simple and poses no problems even for less advanced builders. The set is supplied...