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Curtiss C-46
The American aviation company Curtiss is one of the oldest and most important pioneers of global aviation, with roots tracing back to the very dawn of flight. In our selection, you will find detailed collectible replicas of iconic machines from this famous manufacturer. We bring you fully assembled models that are precisely crafted from die-cast metal and completed with fine plastic parts. Highly accurate pieces are available in the 1:400 collector scale, with top-quality production handled by the acclaimed manufacturer AeroClassic.
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A Whale-Shaped Fuselage and Flights over the Himalayas
From a technological standpoint, the most famous machine of this brand, the C-46 Commando, was completely unique in its time. It was the largest and heaviest twin-engine aircraft in the world. To maximize internal cargo volume, designers created a specific figure-eight fuselage cross-section, which gave the aircraft its characteristic swollen appearance and the nickname whale. The machine became most famous during the Second World War for its dangerous supply flights over the Himalayas, known as flying the Hump, where it fully demonstrated its immense power and reliability at extreme altitudes.
The US Air Force and Civil Workhorses
This specific category will please every lover of historical military logistics and classic cargo aircraft. You can enrich your collection with precise models depicting the famous Curtiss machines in their most renowned role, serving in the United States Air Force or USAF. However, civil versions are also present. A real attraction is a beautiful model in the colors of the Alaskan cargo carrier Everts Air, which used these historical and incredibly durable machines to transport supplies to the most remote and harshest areas of the world long after the war.