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Boeing 747SP Diecast Model
Trans World Airlines, N58201 Boston Express |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing 747SP | | 5.5" | | 6" |
Boeing 747SP N58201 first was delivered to TWA on 21 March 1980. A 747SP-31 powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7A engines, it initially featured extra upper-deck economy seats, later replaced with 12 first-class sleeper seats. In February 1985, TWA sold it to the Dubai Air Wing, re-registered as A6-SMR. In 2007, it was acquired by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation as VP-BLK for VIP transport. N58201 is remembered for its versatility, serving commercial, governmental, and VIP roles over its long career in the iconic 747SP configuration.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Known during development as the 747SB (short-body), the 747SP (special performance) was designed to meet a 1973 joint request from Pan American World Airways and Iran Air for a long-range, high-capacity airliner. The SP variant had a fuselage that was shortended by 47 feet while retaining the engines and fuel tank capacity, yeilding a higher speed and longer range than existing 747 variants. The 747SP first entered service with Pan Am in 1976 and in the years that followed, its record-setting range enabled Pan Am to offer the longest non-stop flights in the world, including New York - Tokyo, San Francisco - Hong Kong and Los Angeles - Sydney. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The GeminiJets "Gemini Jets" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:400 scale. Prized by collectors worldwide, Gemini define the benchmark by which other 1:400 aircraft brands are judged.
GeminiJets "Gemini Jets" 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.
- Optional presentation stand available (sold separately) to display the aircraft "in flight".
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