EXECUTIVE EDITION Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

The SR-71 Blackbird model - a supersonic spy plane in 1:48 scale from COBI! The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most iconic machines in the history of aviation, which has inspired admiration and respect for decades. Now you can bring this legend to your home by building this unique model in 1:48 scale! It was the fastest aircraft ever introduced into operational service in the Air Force. It was designed at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s on behalf of the CIA but was also operated by NASA and the USAF. The SR-71 is a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft, reaching a speed of Mach 3.5 and a ceiling of 26,000 meters, making it untraceable for the defense systems of that time. A total of 32 SR-71s were built. Due to the very high costs of maintaining this aircraft and the infrastructure necessary for its operation it was withdrawn in the late 1980s. Now, the role of SR-71 aircraft has been taken over by reconnaissance satellites and drones. The last flight of this type of aircraft took place on October 9, 1999. Build a legend of aviation, and the SR-71 Blackbird will become the pride of your collection and a monument to technological achievement! • Advantages of the Lockheed® SR-71® Blackbird® building block set: • 1424 elements in 1:48 scale - The COBI model in 1:48 scale, built from 1424 elements, faithfully reproduces all the structural properties of the aircraft. Every detail of this model has been carefully designed to capture the spirit of this legendary machine. • Executive Edition - Only in this exclusive edition does the set contain figures of two pilots: a USAF pilot and a NASA pilot. They are dressed in characteristic suits with helmets designed for flying at very high altitudes. Additionally, the plane has NASA markings available only in the Executive Edition. • Simple construction and intuitive instructions - You don't have to be a professional modeler to build this amazing model. Thanks to the clear and intuitive instructions based on drawings and icons, construction will not cause any problems, even for less experienced builders. • Especially for collectors - The set includes a display stand with a plate with the name of the model and the Lockheed Martin logo, emphasizing the collector's importance of this set. • Detachable landing gear - The aircraft model has a detachable landing gear, so that it can be presented in all its glory on the display stand to look as if it was in a dynamic flight. • Flames from the engines - The plane has two powerful flames emerging from the powerful Pratt-Whitney engines. Such additions make the model a truly fantastic decoration. • Durable prints - The model has been covered with durable prints depicting US Air Force markings. • Movable elements - The model has movable parts such as wing ailerons, which adds dynamism to the entire structure and an opening cockpit so that you can seat the pilots there and at the same time see the space where they performed their key tasks during intelligence missions. • Wide selection - Check out other vehicles from the ARMED FORCES series and create your own collection of amazing machines! The finished SR-71 Blackbird model is a real gem that will surely become the decoration of your collection and a monument to technological achievements that have stood the test of time. Regardless of whether you are a collector, aviation enthusiast or a lover of construction blocks, this model will become the gem of your collection thanks to its unique functionalities and cosmic appearance! • 1424 high-quality elements • Manufactured in the EU by a company with over 35 years of tradition • The blocks meet the safety standards of products for children • Fully compatible with other brands of construction blocks • Blocks with prints do not scratch or smear and do not fade during play or under the influence of temperature • Clear and intuitive instructions based on illustrations and step-by-step directions • Scale 1:48 • Model dimensions (length x height): 71cm x 12.5cm

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