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Joint NACA-USAF rocket powered supersonic research aircraft, enlarged 2nd generation with smooth faired canopy. Kit features recessed panel lines, injection-molded 1-piece canopy, detailed cockpit, separately molded rudder, 2 optional tailplane types, 2 optional wing types, resin parts (main wheel wells, ventral blister, and heating data test ailerons), and photo-etch parts (seatbelts, rudder pedals, and further fine details). Decals and painting reference for 4 schemes worn by the single X-1B s/n 48-1385: Reaction Control System tests Rogers Dry Lake, 1957-58; prior to Reaction Control wing modification, Edwards Dry Lake, September 1957; aerodynamic heating data tests, Rogers Dry Lake, September 1956; and as delivered by Bell factory, Edwards AFB, July 1954 - includes stencils.
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