B-52 and X-15 with Swivel Stand

1/175 Scale. Comes molded in Shiny silver plastic and clear with swivelbase plus another display stand to hold the X-15 if desired, updateddecals, in scale X-15 and an option to add external fueltanks.  Decals for USAF and Nasa.  Skill Level 2.

One of the major steps in America’s program to conquer spacewas the X-15 Project. The stated aims of the project were to discoverhow well an aircraft can be controlled in near-space environment, andwhat problems are inherent in re-entering the atmosphere in a pilotedaircraft.

In order to gain as much altitude as possible witout expendingfuel from the X-15’s limited supply, the aircraft is carried aloftnested under the wing of a modified B-52 Jet Bomber. In the fuselage ofthe bomber rides a crew of technicians who service the X-15 during theclimb to the launch point. This David and Goliath combination was avery significant step in aviation history.