Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady 80-1083, 99th ERS / 9th RW, RAF Fairford , 2021 Hobby Master HA6906 scale 1:72

Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady 80-1083, 99th ERS / 9th RW, RAF Fairford , 2021 Hobby Master HA6906 scale 1:72
Highly detailed die-cast Hobby Master Air Power series models in 1:72 scale

The U-2 reconnaissance plane has been snooping all over the world for more than 60 years, but today's Dragon Lady is nothing like the past. Professionally painted.
Great attention to detail.
All markings are Tampered (pad applied).
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided.
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions.
Canopy can be displayed open or closed.
Pilot figure included.
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. Highly collectable. In 1954 Lockheed received approval to produce a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The creation of this aircraft went to Lockheed’s Skunk Works and the famous Kelly Johnson. The aircraft, a single-engine jet that could provide images day or night over Soviet territory, was labeled U-2 (U=utility) and given the name “Dragon Lady”. The first test flight took place in 1955 and was used by the CIA and the USAF during the Cold War. The U-2 came to international notoriety in 1960 when one piloted by Gary Power was shot down over the Soviet Union.

Specifications for the Lockheed U-2R/S Dragon Lady
Manufacturer – Lockheed Skunk Works
Number Produced or Converted – 104
Role – High-altitude Reconnaissance
Crew – 1
First Deployment Date
U-2R – 1967
U-2S - 1994
Dimensions
Length
U-2R – 63 ft
U-2S – 63 ft
Wingspan
U-2R – 103 ft
U-2S – 103 ft