Hobbymaster - Vickers Viscount 816, TAA Trans Australia Airlines, "John Gould", Australia, 1/200

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Metal Ready-Made Model Vickers Viscount 816

Metal replica with small plastic parts in 1:200 scale.

Livery: TAA Trans Australia Airlines, Australia

Dimensions: length: 13 cm, wingspan: 14.2 cm

This model comes from the aviation edition of models by the model manufacturer Hobbymaster. The model is supplied on landing gear with a stand.

Vickers Viscount 800 The Vickers Viscount 800 was an improved version of the original Viscount 700. It was developed by Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd. in the 1950s as a larger and more modern version of the original aircraft. The Viscount 800 had a capacity of up to 100 passengers and a range of up to 3,700 km. It was powered by two turboprop Rolls-Royce Dart engines, which provided high performance while allowing fuel savings. The aircraft was designed to be efficient and reliable, making it a popular airliner for some airlines worldwide. The Viscount 800 was equipped with modern navigation and communication systems and had a modernized cockpit with electronic instruments. The aircraft also featured improved systems to ensure passenger safety and comfort, including vibration and noise dampeners. Despite the success of the Viscount 800, competition from jet aircraft became too great, and in the 1970s, the aircraft was replaced by more modern types. Some Viscount 800 aircraft still fly in private or regional airlines worldwide.