CONVAIR US NAVY POGO VERTICAL TAKEOFF 1/48 SCALE MODEL KIT (

From Atlantis Toy and Hobby. A reproduction from the original 1950s molds! Features fine raised surface detail, counter-rotating propellers, pilot figure and boarding ladder. The Convair VTO was a Navy program for a high performance zero-length take off fighter. The aircraft flew well but transition from vertical/horizontal and back was tricky. This, combined with the performance of the new jets signaled the end of the program in 1955.