{"product_id":"bell-x-1a","title":"BELL X-1A","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e- Fully detailed 1\/144 Bell X-1A\u003cbr\u003e- Two complete models\u003cbr\u003e- Stylish twin metal stand included\u003cbr\u003e- Historically accurate markings\u003cbr\u003e- Pre-assembled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe famous Bell X-1 was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier in level flight. Its development started in 1945, and it was inspired by the shape of a Browning .50-cal machine gun round. The first supersonic test flight occurred on 14 October 1947. A derivative ordered by the US Air Force (USAF) in 1948 was the Bell X-1A, which was an improved design featuring greater fuel capacity and hence a longer engine-burn time. The X-1A looked slightly different with its bubble canopy and longer fuselage, although it was powered by the same Reaction Motors XLR-11 rocket engine. It was intended for research of aerodynamic properties at speeds surpassing Mach 2. The Bell X-1A (with serial number 48-1384) first exceeded Mach 2 in November 1953, but the following month test pilot Captain “Chuck” Yeager achieved a speed record of Mach 2.44. Unfortunately, the experimental plane was later lost in an explosion in August 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining earlier versions of the Bell X-1, Warbirds now has an excellent 1\/144 scale model of the X-1A in its collection. Because of the fundamental differences between the X-1 and X-1A, the new model has received a brand new fuselage. In fact, Item No.51038 offers not one, but two, complete models in this set! The two models are different too - one is a realistic-looking replica, while the other has a novel transparent fuselage that allows a clear view of the aircraft’s innards. Both aircraft can be mounted together in flying mode on a twin metal stand, a configuration that produces a stunning exhibit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HobbyTyme Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45856893829437,"sku":"089195510389","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/7259\/9101\/files\/089195510389_20200607201629.jpg?v=1690270339","url":"https:\/\/www.locohobby.com\/products\/bell-x-1a","provider":"LocoHobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}