El Aviador 1:400 Series EAV400-201
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
Mexican Air Force, TP-201 | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 3.25" | | 3" |
Lockheed L-188A Electra, serial number 188-1051, operated by the Mexican Air Force as TP-201. The aircraft previously carried the Mexican civil registration XC-UTA and was acquired in 1978 for government and presidential transport duties with the Unidad de Transporte Aereo del Poder Ejecutivo Federal. It initially appeared as TP-04 before becoming TP-201. Powered by four Allison 501-D13 turboprops, the Electra provided the Mexican government with a fast, spacious executive transport capable of operating from relatively short runways. Mexico operated this single military Electra from 1978 until 1987, making TP-201 a particularly unusual chapter in the type's history.
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 El Aviador "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale.
El Aviador 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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