{"product_id":"40020-afv-club-ar48112-lockheed-u-2a-dragon-lady-148","title":"AFV Club AR48112 Lockheed U-2A Dragon Lady 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAFV Club AR48112 Lockheed U-2A Dragon Lady 1\/48\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n    The plastic model kit of the reconnaissance aircraft \u003cstrong\u003eLockheed U-2A Dragon Lady\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e from the renowned manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eAFV Club\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extremely precise modeling kit that faithfully recreates one of the most famous spy planes of the 20th century. The kit belongs to the category of \u003cstrong\u003eplastic models for assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e and is an excellent proposition both for intermediate and experienced aircraft modelers who wish to enrich their collection with this symbol of the Cold War.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Lockheed U-2A, more widely known as the \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Lady\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an American high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft designed in the 1950s by the legendary engineer Kelly Johnson from Lockheed. The U-2 was used mainly by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Air Force (USAF)\u003c\/strong\u003e for deep reconnaissance over sensitive targets such as the USSR, China, and Cuba. The most famous examples of operational use of the U-2A include the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and the incident in which pilot Francis Gary Powers was shot down over USSR territory in 1960. The U-2A served from the mid-1950s throughout the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e and its subsequent versions are still in use today.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOriginal user country: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit for assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high quality modeling polystyrene\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTransparent parts: cockpit glazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlue and paints are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eParts allow for faithful reconstruction of the aircraft's silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRealistic surface texture, precise cockpit and landing gear details\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional markings to choose from (decals for different U-2A versions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Evaluation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAFV Club AR48112 Lockheed U-2A Dragon Lady 1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for modelers who value high quality workmanship, attention to detail, and the opportunity to build a unique model of one of the world's most important reconnaissance aircraft. Precisely fitting parts ensure the construction does not pose excessive difficulty, though due to the size and level of detail we recommend it to modelers with at least intermediate experience.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDifficulty level: 3\/5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The kit is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in military aviation and Cold War history. It is also an excellent starting point for advanced weathering and customization of the model.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AFV Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722430304590,"sku":"AFV48112","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/926ebae82ab636e01d32f050d5fef398.jpg?v=1755537984","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/40020-afv-club-ar48112-lockheed-u-2a-dragon-lady-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}