The Pegasus has new wings – the new X-47C launches from the
carrier decks into models shops with Freedom
Models new 48th scale kit – we have the preview CAD images of
what is to come…
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New company – Freedom
Models first release.
Freedom Models
FD18001
1/48th
scale
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In their first release the new company Freedom Models start
without a cockpit! They have started preliminary work on the new injection
moulded kit of the unmanned aerial drone – the US Navy’s stealth fighter attack
aircraft - the X-47B Pegasus.
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The X-47B is a tailless, strike fighter-sized unmanned
aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman as part of the U.S. Navy's Unmanned
Combat Air System (UCAS) Carrier Demonstration program. Under a contract
awarded in 2007, the company designed, produced and is currently flight testing
two X-47B aircraft.
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In 2013, these aircraft were used to successfully
demonstrate the first ever carrier-based launches and recoveries by an
autonomous, low-observable relevant unmanned aircraft. The program is currently
maturing relevant carrier launch, landing, and integration technologies.
Specifications
X-47B
Crew: None aboard (semi-autonomous operation)
Length: 38.2 ft (11.63 m)
Wingspan: 62.1 ft extended/30.9 ft folded [45] (18.92 m/9.41 m)
Height: 10.4 ft (3.10 m)
Empty weight: 14,000 lb (6,350 kg)
Max. take-off weight: 44,567 lb (20,215 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Pratt & Whitney F100-220U turbofan
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Performance
Maximum speed: Subsonic
Cruise speed: Mach 0.9+ (high subsonic)[46][47]
Range: 2,100+ NM (3,889+ km)
Service ceiling: 40,000 ft (12,190 m)
Armament - 2 weapon bays, providing for up to 4,500 lb (2,000 kg)
of ordnance
Avionics - Provisions for EO/IR/SAR/ISAR/GMTI/MMTI/ESM
Freedom models first
scale models product
No: fd18001 - the 1/48th scale X-47B features:
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Features finely
engraved panel lines.
Folding wing and flap
options.
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Weapon bay door can
be positioned open or closed.
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Arrestor hook can be
posed up or down.
Nose gear can be
built in either launch or stowed modes.
Multiple decal and
paint options are provided.
Two new tooled gbu-32
bombs are supplied.
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The kit is scheduled for release 2014 in q1 at a price around US$50 – we will let
you know more as soon as she arrives..
