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NASA KC-135 "Vomit Comet" 0-G Training Aircraft Desktop Replica

REPLNPKC135 Price $169.95
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The NASA Reduced Gravity Program began in 1959 and the KC-135 was the perfect aircraft. The Boeing four-engine turbojet Stratotanker was originally designed for in-flight aircraft refueling and later as a 707 for commercial flights. Further modified to meet NASA's needs, the KC-135 is used to understand the role of gravity on humans and hardware in space.

During a typical mission of 2 to 3 hours the aircraft would fly 30 to 40 parabolic arcs. During each parabolic arc there are 20 to 25 seconds of "g" gravity when the astronauts will experience how it feels to be in outer space.

Unfortunately during weightlessness even the most seasoned astronaut may experience the stomach-turning effects, hence it was affectionately known as the "Vomit Comet."

Countdown Creations has partnered with expert modeler Nick Proach to offer this 1:100 scale desktop replica of NASA's KC-135.

An additional shipping fee will be added below to your order, above and beyond Countdown's set normal rates due to the nature of this item. This 1/100 scale model is priced at $169.95 plus $15 additional shipping.

Availability: Please allow 12 to 16 weeks for delivery. As this item is custom-made, no discount codes will be accepted and all sales are final.