Herpa -Lockheed L-1649A/98/20 Starliner TWA Trans World Airlines "1950s" Colors, Spojené Státy Americké ,1/500

Product detailed description

The Lockheed L-1649A Starliner metal collector's model represents one of the most iconic four-engine piston aircraft in history in the colors of the American airline TWA (Trans World Airlines) from the 1950s.

Scale: 1:500 - offers a great balance between precise details and compact size, ideal for collectors of airport dioramas.
Material: Full metal body (die-cast) with small plastic details.
Design: The model is already fully assembled and painted. It has a solid extended landing gear, faithfully printed engines with four-blade propellers and the iconic triple rudders typical of the Constellation/Starliner series.

Model length: Approximately 7.1 cm.
Wingspan: Approximately 9.1 cm.

Historical context of the aircraft:

The Lockheed L-1649A Starliner was the very last link in the development series of the famous piston aircraft Constellation and Super Constellation. It was put into service in the late 1950s, just before the mass introduction of jet aircraft (Jet Age). TWA was one of the main initiators of its creation and operated it on prestigious long-haul transatlantic routes. The aircraft stood out with its enormous range thanks to a completely new, slender wing.