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Tuesday, May 03, 2016 - 12:02 PM UTC
This months release from Anigrand craftworks see's the Boeing YC-14, STOL prototype to replace the C-130 Hercules, released in 1/144th scale.
Model Features
Item No - AA-4104
111 resin parts
Clear resin canopies,
decal sheet
Unit price - US$88

Aircraft History
In 1972, the U.S. Air Force issued the Advanced transport STOL transport program for a new medium airlifter that capable of operations into battle zones with short, temporary airfields. Two proposals were accepted for construction as the Boeing YC-14 and McDonnell Douglas YC-15 prototypes. The Boeing design for STOL performance was based on the use of a supercritical wing, developed by NASA that the high-speed airflow from the engines tended to cling to the upper surface of the wing/flap system and was thus directed downward to provide powered lift. It was the most efficient powered-lift system ever developed. The first flight of the YC-14 demonstrated superior STOL performance and low-speed manoeuvrability. However, by the time the YC-14 was ready for production, military priorities had changed. The Air Force decided it needed a larger transport that would fly to standard, conventional airfields rather than into battle zones. In 1979, the Air Force formally cancelled the AMST program for both the YC-14 and the YC-15. As a result, the C-X program, the C-17 evolved.
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Amazing! I remember when this was in test stage and the subsequent migration to C-17.
MAY 03, 2016 - 07:59 PM
Are the commercial kit parts as good looking as the test shots? They look superb.
MAY 03, 2016 - 08:00 PM
Liking the look of this, sort of fits in with my current builds.
MAY 03, 2016 - 11:40 PM
I have two Anigrand kits, and I can confirm that the parts do match the pics they put up of the kit in question. Thought you might Andy
MAY 04, 2016 - 01:40 AM
I just love Anigrand kits. I have finished a few. They are as good as it gets in resin. The three bonus kits in this set are LINK LINK LINK
MAY 04, 2016 - 05:41 AM
Nice-but wish it was 1/72nd!
MAY 11, 2016 - 07:29 AM
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