VZ-9 AVROCAR. The only official "flying saucer"
Limited edition Sharkit ; 1/72 scale. Price eur44
Also avalable in 1/48 scale
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 Based on earlier studies by Avro Canada and built by the US Army in conjunction with that Canadian-based aircraft manufacturer, the Avrocar VZ9 was a true "flying saucer" designed to fly at speeds up to 300 miles and as high as 10,000 feet. With separate cockpits for each of its two crewmembers, the craft employed three Continental J-69 turbojet engines to power its centrally located fan. Unfortunately, the fastest the craft ever flew was 35 mph, and NASA tests concluded that its design was inherently unstable. The program was cancelled in late 1961. Also see Sharkit's Silver Bug

This kit comes complete with:

  • Display base engraved with the Avro logo
  • Complete decal sheet
  • Detailed pilot cockpit
  • Clear vacu canopies
  • Kit price $36
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    Here is a complete review of the Sharkit Avrocar 
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    Avrocar taking-off from a lake; visualisation of the flux beneath and rear the ship; drawing renaud