JC Wings 1:400 Series EW474S005
Boeing 747SP Diecast Model
Qantas Airways, VH-EAA | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing 747SP | | 5.5" | | 6" |
Boeing 747SP, operated by Qantas Airways as VH-EAA. The aircraft served during an important period in the development of the carrier's passenger network. Its combination of capacity, range, and dependable performance made it useful on scheduled routes linking major cities and regional destinations. Aircraft of this generation became familiar sights at airports around the world and helped airlines expand frequencies and open new markets. Although later designs introduced quieter engines, lower fuel consumption, improved avionics, and more modern cabins, the type earned a strong reputation for reliable service and remains an important part of commercial aviation history.
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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The JC Wings "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale.
JC Wings 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 with rolling rubber tires.
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