Planet Models 1/72 F-91 III Thunderceptor Radar Version (XF-91B), 143

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Planet Models 1/72 F-91 III Thunderceptor Radar Version (XF-91B), 143 plastic model kit

1/72 143 Planet Models F-91 III Thunderceptor Radar Version (XF-91B)

Resin Model Kit,   Box Condition: Exc

Rare. Beautiful resin kit with all fine recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit, two vacuform canopies, separately molded elevator and rudder control surfaces, detailed gear wells, drop tanks and full decals. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The famous 1948 Thunderceptor was a very advanced design, but hybrid jet and rocket engine system created problems, among other things. When newer, cheaper all-weather designs such as the Convair F-102 became available, the test flying program slowed down and the USAF lost interest. Republic's response was this aircraft, a modified XF-91 with a radar nose, designated XF-91B All-Weather Fighters. This was the second prototype, and it was eventually destroyed. But the original XF-91 is preserved at the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio.

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