{"product_id":"11879-hobby-boss-81722-usaf-yf-23-148","title":"Hobby Boss 81722 USAF YF-23 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eHobby Boss 81722 USAF YF-23 (1\/48) – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Hobby Boss 81722 kit depicts the legendary American prototype fighter, the Northrop\/McDonnell Douglas YF-23, designed in 1\/48 scale. This is an advanced plastic model kit that impresses with its construction details and faithfully recreates the unique silhouette of the \"Black Widow II\" aircraft. The set does not include glue or paints, giving the modeler full freedom in choosing assembly techniques and customizing the paint scheme.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48 – this scale perfectly captures the characteristics of modern jet fighters, allowing for impressive size and numerous details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America (USAF).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of use and historical context:\u003c\/strong\u003e The YF-23 is a fifth-generation air superiority fighter prototype, developed in the late 1980s and tested in the early 1990s during the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, in the era of the Cold War and the early 1990s. Its innovative stealth design was intended to compete with the Lockheed YF-22 (now known as the F-22 Raptor). The YF-23 never entered serial production, but it played a key role in the development of stealth technology and modern air combat concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e The model is made of high-quality plastic, featuring precise surface details, weapon systems, cockpit, and mechanical landing gear elements. The set may also include clear parts for the cockpit canopy and decals for accurate USAF markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/5 – The model is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers with experience in assembling modern aircraft in larger scales. Precise filling and painting of stealth elements are required, as well as complex assembly of the landing gear and cockpit details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Hobby Boss 81722 model is a must-have for all enthusiasts of modern fighter jets and military aviation history. It is perfect for expanding a collection of test and prototype models, as well as for participation in modeling contests. We especially recommend it to modelers who appreciate unique designs and want to showcase in miniature the engineering excellence of American aviation technology.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobby Boss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719978963278,"sku":"HOBB81722","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/b5f1986deb304d30aa307d69935d75d4.jpg?v=1755487402","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/11879-hobby-boss-81722-usaf-yf-23-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}