The Aviation Thread [Contains Lots of Awesome Pictures]

[GRtak]

Anyone remember the crazy "stealth plane" models from that time we knew the F-117 existed but had no idea what it looked like? I actually had this kit as a kid.

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I do remember those models, but not that particular one.

 

[Eye-Q]

Anyone remember the crazy "stealth plane" models from that time we knew the F-117 existed but had no idea what it looked like? I actually had this kit as a kid.

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I had the Revell F-19 which is a different design of the same hypothetical plane.

 

[marcos_eirik]

I had the Revell F-19 which is a different design of the same hypothetical plane.

I have one of those Revell kits that I built as a kid, I'll see if I can find it at my parent's house.

 

[DaBoom]

I have one of those Revell kits that I built as a kid, I'll see if I can find it at my parent's house.

More imaginative flying things.

 

[Blind_Io]

I sent that video to my friend, we were arguing about whether or not Slave1 was a stupid design. I thought the rotating pilot's seat was similar to the Slave1 retcon in The Mandelorian.

 

[RdKetchup]

Very interesting interview with the boss of engineering at Airbus about the eco future of aviation.

Unfortunately only in French, worth watching for those who understand it.