Executive Edition Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird brick aircraft model - COBI 5890 - 1379 bricks

Model Spec.

• No of bricks: 1379
• Figures: 2
• Scale 1:48
• Block stand with printed name of the model
• Bodywork with pad printing
• Two versions of printed bricks (NASA and USAF)
• Easy-to-follow instruction manual
• Compatible with other leading brands of construction blocks
• Model dimensions: see image for details.

History.

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a groundbreaking reconnaissance aircraft developed in the 1960s by Lockheed’s Skunk Works division. Designed to outpace and outclimb threats, it flew at speeds over Mach 3 and altitudes above 85,000 feet, making it virtually untouchable by enemy defences. First flown in 1966, the SR-71 quickly saw action during the Vietnam War, where it gathered crucial intelligence on North Vietnamese positions and supply routes along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Its speed and stealthy profile meant that no SR-71 was ever lost to enemy fire, despite repeated attempts with missiles. Beyond Vietnam, the Blackbird continued to provide vital reconnaissance throughout the Cold War until its retirement in 1998, cementing its place as one of history’s most advanced aircraft.

 

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