Convair NX-2 American Atomic-Powered Bomber Project 1144 Resin Model Kit

During the 1950s and 1960s, the United States military actively pursued developed of a long-range strategic bomber powered by atomic energy. Of all the designs developed during this period, Convair's were probably taken the most seriously.

Its NX-2 had two principal variations; one had three nuclear X211 turbojets housed in its rear fuselage, plus two underwing nacelles housing single Pratt & Whitney J75 chemical jets for use during take-off and landing. The second variation had four NJ58 nuclear turbojets placed in pairs, but no conventional jets for assistance.

In 1961, President Kennedy decided that nuclear power for jet aircraft was unfeasible, and ordered the program cancelled. Fantastic Plastic Models' NX-2 depicts the three-engine version of Convair's design, which includes the underwing jet nacelles. The item "Convair NX-2 American Atomic-Powered Bomber Project 1144 Resin Model Kit" is in sale since Thursday, May 27, 2021. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Military\Aircraft\Airplanes". The seller is "fantastik-plastik" and is located in Lake Forest, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Period: Cold War
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Scale: 1:72
• Year: 2019
• Features: Kit
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Brand: Fantastic Plastic