Bachmann Mini Planes 8326 26 A-12 CIA (Spy) Jet w/’InFlight’ Stand 1:340 UNIQUE

Description

Bachmann Mini Planes 8326 26 A-12
CIA (Spy)
Jet
w/’InFlight’ Stand
1:340 Scale UNIQUE !
CONDITION: Good, Clean, Solid, Plastic UNIQUE !
MODIFIED: from YF-12A Model 8326 - Tail Fins replaced, paint re-touched.
MARKED: “Bachmann Hong Kong Lockheed YF-12A”
STAND: Unique ‘In-Flight’ detachable clear-plastic - “Invisible” (blends with background) 3” Tall
Model Length 3.5”=107'5” Wingspan 55'7”
DECALS: Good condition
Designed by Lockheed’s Clarence ‘Kelly’ Johnson for the C.I.A. as a reconnaissance (spy) aircraft, 13 were produced 1962-1964. Redesigned, it eventually became the SR-71 Blackbird. In 1976, the SR-71 surpassed the speed of the YF-12A becoming the Fastest ‘air-breathing’, manned aircraft ever produced. The YF-12A variant was a prototype Interceptor carrying 6 missiles externally. 3 produced in 1963.
ENGINE: 2 - Pratt & Whitney J58 Turbojet
ARMAMENT: 3 - Hughes AIM-47 Falcon (GAR-9) air-to-air missiles - stowed internally.
Bachmann Mini Planes: Manufactured during the 1970s are Antique Vintage Collector’s pieces. ‘Water Slide’ Decals deteriorate with age. Note photos for specifics.
To visit Jax Mancave Museum of Miniatures (with Historical Notes)