Saturday, August 01, 2020

1/144 Northrop Low-Altitude Penetrator (1979) B-2 Bomber Alternative Proposal - Fantastic Plastic




1/144 Northrop Low-Altitude Penetrator (1979) B-2 Bomber Alternative Proposal - Fantastic Plastic

Before the B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber design was finalized 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 airframe.

Although never formalized, 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.

About the Model
Scale: 1:144
Material: Resin
Number of pieces: 23
Length: 7.5 inches
Pattern by Scott Lowther
Casting .JPG Productions
Decals Designed by JBOT
Decals Printed by Tango Papa Decals

Price:        $80.00 USD plus shipping.
Available: August 2020

http://fantastic-plastic.com/northrop_low_altitude_penetrator-208541.html





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