1/144 Northrop Low-Altitude Penetrator (1979) B-2 Bomber Alternative Proposal - Fantastic Plastic

1/144 Northrop Low-Altitude Penetrator (1979) B-2 Bomber Alternative Proposal - Fantastic Plastic

Before the B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber design was finalized in the early 1980s, two separate mission profiles were  studied. One was high-altitude penetration, the approach that resulted in broad-winged stealth bomber we all know and love today. The other was for low-altitude penetration. This approach called for a more streamlined, arrow-like airframe.

Although never formalized, Northrop and Boeing studies from the period suggest what such a Low-Altitude Penetrator (LAP) might have looked like. The plane would have been less efficient than the B-2...but no less beautiful and intimidating.

About the Model
Scale: 1:144
Material: Resin
Number of pieces: 23
Length: 7.5 inches
Pattern by Scott Lowther
Casting .JPG Productions
Decals Designed by JBOT
Decals Printed by Tango Papa Decals

Price:        $80.00 USD plus shipping.
Available: August 2020

http://fantastic-plastic.com/northrop_low_altitude_penetrator-208541.html

1/144 Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit - by Mikr-Mir (AMP)

1/144 Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit - by Mikr-Mir (AMP)

Mikr-Mir appear to be releasing this under the "AMP Brand", this should be the first significant release of this kit since Revells original release.

The Northrop (later Northrop Grumman) B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber, is an American heavy penetration strategic bomber, featuring low observable stealth technology designed for penetrating dense anti-aircraft defenses; it is a flying wing design with a crew of two.[1][4] The bomber can deploy both conventional and thermonuclear weapons, such as eighty 500 lb (230 kg)-class (Mk 82) JDAM Global Positioning System-guided bombs, or sixteen 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) B83 nuclear bombs. The B-2 is the only acknowledged aircraft that can carry large air-to-surface standoff weapons in a stealth configuration.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_B-2_Spirit

Cost: to be confirmed
Planned Release Date: @2018

Source(s)
https://www.facebook.com/mikro.mir.dnepr/
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums

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