{"product_id":"modelsvit-myasishchev-m-55-geophysica-research-aircraft-1-72-72055","title":"ModelSvit - Myasishchev M-55 \"Geophysica\" Research Aircraft 1\/72 [72055]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1:72 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 520mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 315mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72055 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4250580515975 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel supplied unpainted \u0026amp; unassembled. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1962, Myasischchev Design Bureau started work on development of high-altitude interceptor, as a countermeasure to the US reconnaissance balloon’s program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eResults of design works evaluated in M-17 aircraft, which made it’s maiden flight in 1982 when the reconnaissance balloon theme was not relevant anymore. In that regard, Myasischchev Design Bureau decided to revise M-17’s airframe in order to develop new high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, named M-55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn fact, M-55 “Geophysica” (NATO reporting name: Mystic-B) became entirely new airplane. Instead of RD-36-51V jet engine, a pair of more fuel-efficient D-30-V12 jet engines were installed. Due to that reason, the whole airplane aerodynamic and construction scheme was revised. M-55 appeared to have twin boom fuselage. Many changes were applied in wing and tail design. The landing gear was the only structural unit without modifications in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eM-55 made its maiden flight on 16th Aug 1988. In total, four aircrafts of the type have been build:  2 experimental machines and 2 pre-series ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAfter collapse of USSR, M-55 remained in services, performing research roles. It’s civil “debut” was made on “MosAeroShow-92” exhibition. In 1993, M-55 flew to Italy, where was used as a test- bed of advanced scientific equipment. Few years later, it took participation in international observation of Arctic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eM-55 set 15 FAI word records for its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003eCurrently only one flying aircraft stay in service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ModelSvit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46584435343547,"sku":"3800237895571","price":74.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1704\/1809\/files\/3800237895571-0.jpg?v=1744816340","url":"https:\/\/store.401games.ca\/products\/modelsvit-myasishchev-m-55-geophysica-research-aircraft-1-72-72055","provider":"401 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}