GeminiJets Gemini 200 G2RAF121
Lockheed L-1011-500 TriStar Diecast Model
RAF No.216 Sqn, ZE706, RAF Brize Norton, England | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-1011-500 TriStar | | 9.75" | | 9.75" |
The Royal Air Force operates nine L-1011-500 TriStars, six ex-British Airways and three ex-Pan Am that were purchased in the immediate aftermath of the Falklands War to bolster the long range capability of the RAF in the transport and tanker roles. Two of the aircraft are passenger/tanker aircraft while four can operate as either tankers or passenger/cargo aircraft and the remaining three are pure passenger aircraft. As of 2011, all of these aircraft serve with No. 216 Squadron, based at RAF Brize Norton and are expected to remain in service until the end of the decade.
Designed to meet an American Airlines requirement for a wide-bodied transport, the L-1011 was first flown on November 16th, 1970. The general layout and three-engined configuration is very similar to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, with which the L-1011 was designed to compete. It was the first widebody airliner to receive FAA certification for zero-visibilty autolanding using an Inertial Navigation System based autopilot. A total of 250 aircraft were produced before Lockheed elected to completely withdraw from the commercial aircraft business as a result of poor sales. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The GeminiJets "Gemini 200" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale. Prized by collectors worldwide, Gemini define the benchmark by which other 1:200 aircraft brands are judged.
GeminiJets "Gemini 200" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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