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| | Code: HE-571265 
Price: $98.95
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| Herpa 1:200 Wings 571265
Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit Diecast Model
USAF 509th BW, 13th BS Grim Reapers, #93-1088 Spirit of Louisiana, Whiteman AFB, MO |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit | | 4.25" | | 10.25" |
The 13th Bomb Squadron is one of the oldest units in the United States Air Force, first being organized as the 13th Aero Squadron" on 14 June 1917 at Camp Kelly (later Kelly Field), Texas. Today, the squadron is assigned to the 509th Operations Group, stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Aircraft #93-1088, named "Spirit of Louisiana" is one of 19 B-2 Sprit Stealth Bombers operated by the squadron. Designed to meet a need for a heavy bomber capable of penetrating sophisticated anti aircraft defenses, the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit first flew on July 17, 1989. This aircraft uses "low observable" stealth technology and is capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear weapons. Though designed for Cold War applications, it has seen modern use in Serbia, Iraq and Afghanistan. At $737 million each (in 1997 dollars), the first B-2s were a notoriously expensive aircraft, and only a fraction of the initial 132 aircraft that Congress planned to purchase were eventually obtained. Today, just 20 of these aircraft are flown by the USAF. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Herpa "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale. Herpa "1:200 Wings" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Some releases feature interchangeable open/closed canopies.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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