The SR-71 Blackbird was an American reconnaissance aircraft that
served in the United States Air Force from the 1960s to the 1990s. It
was designed by Lockheed Martin and was one of the fastest aircraft in
the world. Its maximum speed exceeded Mach 3 (over 3,700 km/h), and
thanks to its operational altitude of up to 26 km, it was difficult for
anti-missile defense systems to shoot down. The SR-71 had an advanced
design, using titanium, which allowed it to withstand the extreme
temperatures generated during supersonic flight. It was mainly used for
intelligence gathering as its ability to escape from enemy missiles was a
legendary asset. From 1379 high-quality COBI blocks you can build the
iconic SR-71 plane in a modeling scale of 1:48.
This plane
appears for the first time in the COBI collection. The set has been
carefully designed and its construction will bring a lot of satisfaction
to the demanding builder. Detachable landing gear, movable wing
ailerons and an opening cockpit are just some of the aviation
functionalities that you will discover during construction. It has been
covered with durable prints showing US Air Force markings. Also, the
plane has NASA markings available only in the Executive Edition. In
addition, the plane has two vibrant flames emerging from the powerful
Pratt-Whitney engines. The set also includes figures of two pilots: a
USAF pilot and a NASA pilot. They are dressed in characteristic suits
with helmets designed for flying at very high altitudes.
The
whole set is complemented by a block display stand with a plate
containing the name of the set and the Lockheed Martin logo. Thanks to
the intuitive instructions construction is simple and will not cause
problems for less advanced builders. The set will meet the expectations
of aviation fans, military enthusiasts and building block hobbyists. The
SR-71 Blackbird will look great both in an adult collector and in a
teenager's room. Build history, piece by piece, with COBI!
