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Boeing 757-200 Diecast Model
United Airlines, N12116 | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing 757-200 | | 9.25" | | 7.5" |
Boeing 757-200, operated by United Airlines as N12116. The aircraft served short and medium-haul passenger routes and provided a practical balance of capacity, range, and operating performance. United Airlines used aircraft such as N12116 to connect major cities with regional destinations while supporting frequent scheduled services. The type became part of the continuing evolution of narrowbody airline operations, offering the reliability and flexibility required for intensive daily use. Later aircraft generations introduced improved engines, avionics, fuel efficiency, and passenger amenities, but examples such as N12116 remain representative of the equipment that helped build and sustain the carrier's route network.
Designed as a narrow-bodied, twin-engined airliner to replace the 727, the 757 was first flown on February 19th, 1982. Developed in tandem with the wide-bodied 767 twinjet, both aircraft share a common digital cockpit layout and are operated by a two man flight crew. Thanks to a proven reliability track-record, the 757 is approved for extended twin engine operations (ETOPS) making it a popular choice for airlines flying transatlantic routes. A total of 1050 aircraft were built before production ceased in 2004, however many airframes have since been retrofitted with drag-reducing blended winglets to help improve fuel economy. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Inflight 200 range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military transport aircraft.
Inflight 200 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- 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 with rolling rubber tires.
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