{"product_id":"24720-special-hobby-72159-d-558-1-skystreak-172","title":"Special Hobby 72159 D-558-1 Skystreak 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecial Hobby 72159 D-558-1 Skystreak 1\/72 – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Special Hobby 72159 D-558-1 Skystreak in 1\/72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for demanding modelers passionate about military aviation and experimental designs from the post-World War II era. This model allows you to recreate an accurate miniature of the Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak aircraft, which was one of the most important research jets in the history of United States aeronautics.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Description and Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak was a research aircraft developed in the United States in the 1940s for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and the US Navy. Its main task was to test aircraft performance at speeds approaching the speed of sound. The first flight took place in 1947, during the Cold War era, a time marked by intense technological competition in the field of jet aircraft design. In August 1947, the Skystreak set a speed record of 1,031 km\/h. This aircraft represented an important step in the development of supersonic aviation and had a significant influence on the creation of later fighter and experimental airplanes.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72 – ideal for collectors and detail enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser country: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: Cold War, postwar years (1947-1953)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKit contents: plastic model kit, clear parts, decals, assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGlue and paints not included – to be purchased separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The product belongs to the category: plastic model kits (aircraft modeling, 1\/72 scale).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Special Hobby D-558-1 Skystreak 1\/72 model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3\/5). Precisely reproduced parts, richly textured surfaces, and detailed decals ensure excellent representation of the historical original. It is an excellent choice for aviation history enthusiasts, collectors of prototypes and experimental machines, and those looking to develop their modeling skills.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720377192782,"sku":"SH72159","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/af238dad1699755644137cba1d64bd5e.jpg?v=1755498362","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/24720-special-hobby-72159-d-558-1-skystreak-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}