AeroClassics 1:400 Series ACANZ1208A
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
Ansett Air Cargo, VH-RMB | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 3.25" | | 3" |
Lockheed L-188A Electra, registered VH-RMB, was ordered by Ansett in December 1958, first flew in February 1959, and arrived at Melbourne's Essendon Airport in April that year to enter passenger service. After flying its final passenger service on May 6, 1971, the aircraft was converted to freighter configuration for Ansett Airlines of Australia Air Cargo, entering cargo service on the Melbourne-Launceston route in October 1972. VH-RMB flew its last freighter service on January 29, 1984, capping a 25-year career that spanned both passenger and cargo operations for one of Australia's most significant domestic carriers.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed and built by Lockheed for American Airlines, the L-188 Electra first flew on December 6, 1957. The L-188 was the first turboprop airliner produced in the United States, with standard seating for 66 to 88 passengers. Powered by four Allison 501D-13 turboprops, the aircraft performed nearly as well as contemporary turbojets but cost less to operate. Unfortunately, two fatal accidents quickly eroded faith in the type and led to early cancelation of production. Electras were most infamously flown by the Argentine Navy, who used them to dispose of political prisoners over the Rio de La Plata. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The AeroClassics "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale. AeroClassics models are produced in extremely limited quantities, making them highly desirable to collectors.
AeroClassics 1:400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
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