Northrop X-4 Bantam Experimental Plane
Signed by the Pilot, Brig. Gen. Chuck
Yeager
General (then Major) Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager
made a number of test flights in this research plane. The X-4 was designed to test the tailess, or semi-tailess,
configuration at transonic speeds of approximately Mach .85. Numerous aerodynamicists had concluded that by doing
away with horizontal tail surfaces, transonic aircraft problems caused by the interaction of supersonic airflows
from the horizontal tail surfaces and wings would be solved.
The model is hand autographed by Gen. Chuck
Yeager and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
All airplane models are Hand Carved,
Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand.
Dimensions: Wingspan, 10 1/2" •
Length, 13 1/4 " • 1/32 Scale
Item
# B10232X3CY ..
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