Atlas Editions Silver Classics 7504-016
Boeing Stratoliner Diecast Model
1938 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing Stratoliner | | 4.5" | | 6.5" |
The Boeing Model 307 Stratoliner was the first commercial transport aircraft to enter service with a pressurized cabin. This feature allowed the aircraft to cruise at an altitude of 20,000 ft (6,000 m), well above many weather disturbances. The pressure differential was 2.5 psi (17 kPa), so at 14,700 ft (4,480 m) the cabin air pressure was equivalent to an altitude of 8,000 ft (2,440 m). The Model 307 had capacity for a crew of six and 33 passengers. The cabin was nearly 12 ft (3.6 m) across. It was the first land-based aircraft to include a flight engineer as a crew member (several flying boats had included a flight engineer position earlier). In addition to its civilian service it was also flown as the Boeing C-75 Stratoliner by the United States Army Air Forces, who used it as a long-range cargolift aircraft.
Designed as a civil transport version of the the B-17, sharing the same wing, tail and powerplants, the Stratoliner was first flown on December 31st, 1938. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Atlas Editions "Silver Classics" range presents beautiful, silver-plated diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale.
Atlas Editions "Silver Classics" diecast airplanes feature:
- Silver-plated diecast metal construction.
- Realistic panel lines and surface details.
- Metal presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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