☰

34c130a6-49c9-4674-b91d-319c3f1c9918_0

34c130a6-49c9-4674-b91d-319c3f1c9918_2001

Dragon Models 1/72 Mercury Liberty Bell 7" Spacecraft

Sold Out / Out of Stock

Dragon Models 1/72 Mercury Liberty Bell 7" Spacecraft
- Quality construction
- Highly detailed
- Accurate Markings and insignia
- Display ready
- Great for a display model
NASA's Mercury program was a series of manned spaceflights in the important buildup to putting man on the Moon. Spacecraft "Liberty Bell 7" flew 480km at a maximum altitude of 190km and maximum speed of 1,969m/s. The naming is because of the shape of the craft, as well as an association with the original Liberty Bell. Indeed, a "crack" was painted onto the side of the craft to add to the illusion. Of interest, the 1,286kg Liberty Bell 7 was the first Mercury craft with a centerline trapezoid-shaped window instead of two portholes.Another innovation with this spacecraft was an explosive hatch release that allowed a rapid emergency escape. After performing its flight, Liberty Bell 7 splashed down in the ocean, although the craft subsequently sank to the bottom before it could be retrieved by helicopter. As a fitting final note, the Mercury spacecraft was salvaged 38 years later in 1999.
Country USA
Brand Platz
Manufacturer Dragon Models USA, Inc.
Binding Toy
ItemPartNumber 50393
Model DRW-50393
Warranty No warranty.
UPCs 089195503930
EANs 0089195503930
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

You might also like...