{"product_id":"atlantis-models-1175-boeing-b-52-with-x-15","title":"Atlantis Models 1\/175 Boeing B-52 with X-15","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/175 Scale. Comes molded in Shiny silver plastic and clear with swivel base plus another display stand to hold the X-15 if desired, updated decals, in scale X-15 and an option to add external fuel tanks.  Decals for USAF and Nasa.  Skill Level 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the major steps in America's program to conquer space was the X-15 Project. The stated aims of the project were to discover how well an aircraft can be controlled in near-space environment, and what problems are inherent in re-entering the atmosphere in a piloted aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn order to gain as much altitude as possible witout expending fuel from the X-15's limited supply, the aircraft is carried aloft nested under the wing of a modified B-52 Jet Bomber. In the fuselage of the bomber rides a crew of technicians who service the X-15 during the climb to the launch point. This David and Goliath combination was a very significant step in aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47623037845730,"sku":"ATLAMCH273","price":49.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/3769\/9460\/files\/ATLAMCH273.png?v=1774476105","url":"https:\/\/franktonmodels.co.nz\/products\/atlantis-models-1175-boeing-b-52-with-x-15","provider":"Frankton Model Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}