{"product_id":"12028-special-hobby-72163-d-558-2-skyrocket-172","title":"Special Hobby 72163 D-558-2 Skyrocket 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72163 D-558-2 Skyrocket (1\/72) – plastic model kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Hobby 72163 D-558-2 Skyrocket\u003c\/strong\u003e model in \u003cstrong\u003e1:72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality plastic kit of one of the most fascinating experimental aircraft from the late 1940s. The set does not include glue or paints, allowing the modeler to choose accessories and colors individually.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eD-558-2 Skyrocket – an icon of the race for speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The D-558-2 Skyrocket is a research aircraft designed and built by the \u003cstrong\u003eDouglas Aircraft Company\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Navy (US Navy)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the American agency NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics – predecessor to NASA). The aircraft was developed during the intense period of jet and rocket aviation advancement in the \u003cstrong\u003eCold War era, after World War II (1948-1956)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its main purpose was to test airframe behavior at supersonic speeds and conduct aerodynamic research.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The most famous Skyrocket – D-558-2 number 2 – piloted by Scott Crossfield, was the first aircraft in the world to reach Mach 2 (twice the speed of sound), marking a golden chapter in aviation history. The tests were mainly conducted over California's Mojave Desert, and the results contributed to the development of future fighters, strategic bombers, and space vehicles.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecial Hobby 72163 D-558-2 Skyrocket model features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72 – provides the perfect balance between detail and convenient model size\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSprues accurately reproduce the airframe outline and characteristic rocket-type fuselage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSmall landing gear and interior parts guarantee a highly detailed finished model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThis kit does not include metal or resin parts as standard – the construction allows for aftermarket upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: plastic model kit for advanced aircraft modelers and enthusiasts of experimental planes and aviation history\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEspecially recommended for modelers interested in test aircraft, fans of the 1:72 scale, and collectors of unique aircraft from the golden era of aeronautics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDifficulty level: 3\/5 – the model requires precision during assembly and painting, providing satisfaction for those with intermediate modeling experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Special Hobby 72163 D-558-2 Skyrocket is a proposition that will delight any fan of jet aviation and the history of breaking the sound barrier. An excellent basis for upgrading and personalizing the model, and at the same time an intriguing addition to any experimental aircraft collection.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719983452494,"sku":"SH72163","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/16ead7098d1f7706ed3409390dd39d4c.jpg?v=1755487534","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/12028-special-hobby-72163-d-558-2-skyrocket-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}