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.