1/288 Space Shuttle/747 Transp

Although the Space Shuttle can travel faster and father than any other aircraftyetflying, unless it is on a space voyage, it must depend on other means of transportation just to get from one side of the country to the other.

Since it must use such large extenal boosters to place it into the air, it is not feasible to launch the shuttle for less than orbital flight. To provide for "local" hops, NASA obtained a giant Boeing 747 airliner from American Airlines, and alter edit to carry the shuttle in a special cradle mounted to the fuselage. In addition,a pair of vertical stabilizers was installed to increase the stability of the 747 during the captive flights, and to provede the necessary vertical surface for safe flight in the event the shuttle colleded with the 747's large tail fin.

The 747 was specifically modified for the initial flight testing of the spaceship. To determine the flight characteristics of the shuttle, it was mounted to the airliner and carried to altitude. During captive flights, in which the shuttle remained attached to the 747, the controls and other systems were tested as the pair sruised over Edwards Air Force Base. Eventually, the shuttle was carried aloft was flown back to Edwards on its own, the final proof of its aerodynamic ability.

Key Features:
Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in silver, white, and black. This kit includes both the 747 and the Space Shuttle.
The exterior surface details of the two craft include seams, bolt heads, and a variety of hatch and door outlines.
All of the necessary cradle equipment for attaching the shuttle to the 747 is included. An aerodynamically correct booster cowl is included for the rear of the shuttle. The 747 features all of the tail modifications necessary to safely support the shuttle. Complete landing gear and engine assemblies for the 747 are included.
A clear brown plastic display base is included.
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.

Specs:
Scale: 1/288 747 Length: 9-3/4" (24.6cm) (approximately) 747 Width: 9-1/4" (23.4cm) (approximately) 747 Height: 2-3/4" (6.8cm) (approximately) Shuttle Length: 4-1/2" (11.4cm) (approx) Shuttle Width: 3-1/4" (8.1cm) (approx) Shuttle Height: 1" (2.5cm) (approx)

Requires:
Assembly
Paint
Hobby Knife
Cement

DUE TO SMALL PARTS THAT MAY BE SWALLOWED KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AGE 3 AND YOUNGER.