Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1002
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-LLG "Neptunus", 1960 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
Lockheed Electra L-188C production number 2014 first flew February 16, 1960. The aircraft was purchased by KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines and registered as PH-LLG and named "Neptunus". On January 4, 1968 the aircraft was leased to Martinair Holland for one year before returning to KLM. Three weeks later it was sold to Universal Airlines and registered as N857U. After Universal the aircraft was owned by eight other airlines and received five different registrations. The last owner was Channel Express who purchased it in 1999 and it was still flying in 2005, 45 years after its first 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 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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