U-2A Dragon Lady

Description

Description: The U-2A Dragon Lady 87270 model represents the American strategic reconnaissance aircraft Lockheed U-2, affectionately known as the "Dragon Lady." Primarily used for intelligence missions, the U-2A was an iconic aircraft during the Cold War and continued to serve for many decades.

History: Built in utmost secrecy by Kelly Johnson and the Lockheed Skunk Works, the original U-2A made its first flight in August 1955. Early flights over the Soviet Union in the late 1950s provided the president and other U.S. decision-makers with key intelligence on Soviet military capabilities. In October 1962, the U-2 photographed the buildup of Soviet offensive nuclear missiles in Cuba, triggering the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Specifications:

• Reference: 87270
• Product Name: U-2A Dragon Lady
• Bar Code: 6939319272706
• Scale: 1:72
• Product Type: Plastic Model Aircraft Kit
• Model Dimensions: Length: 210.1 mm | Wingspan: 339.6 mm

Technical Details:

• Plastic Parts: 150+
• Number of Sprues: 6
• Release Date: July 2021

Additional Features:

• The kit includes authentic details of the U-2A Dragon Lady model.
• Detailed assembly instructions are provided.
• The model is in 1:72 scale, ideal for collectors and modeling enthusiasts.
• Over 150 parts included, including 6 transparent pieces.

Box Contents:

1. Plastic parts for model assembly.
2. Detailed assembly instructions.

Additional Information: The U-2A Dragon Lady 87270 model kit offers an accurate reproduction of this legendary reconnaissance aircraft, allowing aviation enthusiasts to recreate this famous plane in their model collection.