Herpa 1/72 NASA MQ-9A "Ikhana" Armstrong Flight Research Center Edwards Air Base 870
1/72 NASA MQ-9A "Ikhana" Armstrong Flight Research Center by Herpa delivers collector-grade UAV realism for aviation model fans and display enthusiasts.
Featuring:
- Die-cast metal body with full detail: faithfully reproduces the shape and structure of the real MQ-9A, including fuselage, wings, tail and sensors.
- Two landing-gear sets plus display stand: lets you display the model on the ground or in “in-flight” mode for flexibility.
- Official NASA livery “Ikhana”: reflects the real NASA colour scheme and registration, giving it authentic visual appeal.
- Ready-to-display out of the box: no glue, paint or modelling tools required — ideal if you want a clean display piece quickly.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: ~15.3 cm
- Wingspan (Width): ~27.8 cm
- Height: ~5.3 cm (on gear)
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1:72
- Manufacturer: Herpa
- Model: MQ-9A “Ikhana” (NASA variant)
- Material: Die-cast metal with plastic detail parts
- Display configurations: Landing-gear down or retracted (in-flight) using included stand and extra gear set
- Paint and glue: Not required
- Assembly: None required
Perfect for UAV model collectors, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone building an aerospace display — backed by Herpa’s proven quality and attention to detail.
Why this UAV matters
The real MQ-9A Reaper — known as “Ikhana” under NASA — serves as a research and observation platform. Since 2006 the Ikhana has supported science missions, data-gathering and even wildfire observation and disaster response.
How to use it
Place this model on your shelf, desk or in a display cabinet. You can choose ground-mode with gear down or flight-mode with gear retracted for dynamic display. It ships fully finished — no paint, glue or tools needed.
This is a diecast model meant for collectors. It is fragile and not recommended for children.