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Convair NX-2 Atomic-Powered Bomber Concept

By: Fantastic Plastic

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits (1/144) (Fantastic Plastic)

41 pcs.

Last Stocked on 11/2/2021

Product Info

Title
Convair NX-2 Atomic-Powered Bomber Concept
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2019
Dimensions
13x10x2.25"
NKG Part #
2147917529
Type
Scale Model
Material
Resin

Description

During the 1950s and 1960s, the United States military actively pursued developed of a long-range strategic bomber powered by atomic energy. Of all the designs developed during this period, Convair's were probably taken the most seriously. Its NX-2 had two principal variations; one had three nuclear X211 turbojets housed in its rear fuselage, plus two underwing nacelles housing single Pratt & Whitney J75 chemical jets for use during take-off and landing. The second variation had four NJ58 nuclear turbojets placed in pairs, but no conventional jets for assistance.

In 1961, President Kennedy decided that nuclear power for jet aircraft was unfeasible, and ordered the program cancelled.

Fantastic Plastic Models' NX-2 depicts the three-engine version of Convair's design, which includes the underwing jet nacelles.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.