{"product_id":"anigrand-craftswork-anig4101-1-144-northrop-yrb-49a","title":"Anigrand Craftswork ANIG4101 1:144 Northrop YRB-49A","description":"Northrop YRB-49A (includes these BONUS kits Hughes XV-9A Hot cycle, MSU XV-11A Marvel and Ryan VZ-3RY) In June 1948, after the flight test of the YB-49 was proved, the U.S. Air Force ordered the type into full production as the RB-49A reconnaissance aircraft. It was powered by six jet engines, two of them externally mounted in under-wing pods, ruining the aircraft's sleek, aerodynamic lines, but extending its range by carrying additional fuel. One YB-35 airframe was chosen as the prototype for the RB-49 and designated YRB-49A. The YRB-49A first flew in May 1950. It soon became apparent that the proposed six-jet RB-49A would be much slower than the B-47, and the Air Force Board recommended immediate termination of the RB-49A. After only 13 flights, te sting ended abruptly in April 1951. It was then flown back to Northrop's headquarters, and was finally scrapped on 1 December 1953.","brand":"Anigrand Craftswork","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53773543768401,"sku":"ANIG4101","price":113.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/ANIG4101_4.jpg?v=1778719497","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/anigrand-craftswork-anig4101-1-144-northrop-yrb-49a","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}