Northrop Low-Altitude Penetrator (1979) - Fantastic Plastic
B-2 Bomber Alternative Proposal
Before the B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber design was finalised in the early 1980s, two separate mission profiles were studied. One was high-altitude penetration, the approach that resulted in broad-winged stealth bomber we all know and love today. The other was for low-altitude penetration. This approach called for a more streamlined, arrow-like air frame.
Although never formalised, Northrop and Boeing studies from the period suggest what such a Low-Altitude Penetrator (LAP) might have looked like. The plane would have been less efficient than the B-2...but no less beautiful and intimidating.
https://theaviationist.com/2016/07/29/take-a-look-at-this-cool-drawing-of-the-northrop-low-altitude-penetrator-concept/
Scale: 1:144
Material: Resin
Number of pieces: TBD
Length: TBD
Pattern by Scott Lowther
Casting TBD
Decals by JBOT
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