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Convair NX-2 Atomic-Powered Bomber

By: Fantastic Plastic

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Model Kits (1/72) (Fantastic Plastic)

41 pcs.

Last Stocked on 7/18/2022

Product Info

Title
Convair NX-2 Atomic-Powered Bomber
Publisher
Sub-category
Publish Year
2019
Dimensions
6.75x6.25x2.25"
NKG Part #
2147960102
Type
Scale Model

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.

About the Model

  • Fantastic Plastic Models' NX-2 depicts the three-engine version of Convair's design, which includes the underwing jet nacelles.
  • Scale: 1:144
  • Material: Resin
  • Number of pieces: 41
  • Length: 14 inches
  • Pattern by Anigrand Craftswork
  • Casting by Anigrand Craftswork
  • Decals Designed by JBOT
  • Decals by Printed by Tango Papa Decals

    Models & Model Kits are supplied unpainted and unassembled unless otherwise noted.