Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1006
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
American Airlines, N6129A "Flagship Los Angeles", 1958 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
American Airlines specified the requirements for the new aircraft they wanted the manufacturers to build. They wanted a domestic aircraft of short to medium range that could accommodate 75 to 100 passengers. Four companies submitted their designs with Lockheed winning the contract. American placed an order for 35 L-188s as well as Eastern Airlines order for 40. Due to a pilot strike at American the first aircraft were delivered to Eastern Airlines. The airline operated the L-188 from 1958 to 1970.
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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