1/72 AA2032 Anigrand Douglas XB-43 Jet-Master -First USA Jet Bomber
Resin Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
Very highly detailed, high-definition resin cast model kit. Features very fine recessed panel lines, good cockpit, gear wells and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. In 1944 the success of the Reich's jet fighter and bomber projects became obvious to all, so the USAAF defined a requirement for the first American jet bomber to be developmented quickly. Douglas proposed to modify the existing XB-42 airframe, then replaced the piston engines with a pair of turbojets to save both time and cost. The contract for two prototypes designated XB-43 was signed and 50 production aircraft were also planned in the same year. Due to early engineering problems, the jet engines were not shipped from GE to Douglas until July 1945. Additionally, the end of war caused a slowdown in development. The first XB-43 finally made its first flight on May 1946. Performance was satisfactory but the USAAF had moved ahead with the new four-engines bombers, the North American B-45 and the Convair XB-46. The 50 aircraft plan was canceled but the test program was still continued until 1951 when the first XB-43 was damaged in an accident. In late 1953 the second prototype was also retired.
$56.00
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