JC Wings 1:400 Series JC4GSTS910A Boeing 747-400 Diecast Model Global Super Tanker Services, N744ST, Flaps Down Configuration | |
1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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Boeing 747-400 | | 7" | | 6.25" |
The 747 Supertanker was one of several aerial firefighting airtankers derived from various Boeing 747 models. The aircraft were rated to carry up to 19,600 US gallons (74,000 L) of fire retardant or water. They were the largest aerial firefighting aircraft in the world. The Global Supertanker (N744ST, tanker/tail number 944) is a Boeing 747-400 dubbed the Spirit of John Muir. It was certified for firefighting flights by the Federal Aviation Administration in September 2016 and fought fires in Chile and Israel before being contracted by U.S. officials to fight California wildfires in 2017. It also took part in firefighting in Bolivia in August 2019. In 2021, Global SuperTanker Services began facing financial difficulties, and in April 2021, the company shut down. They sold the Supertanker to National Airlines to be converted into a cargo aircraft.
Designed as a large capacity airliner and freight hauler, the 747 was first flown on February 9th, 1969. © Copyright 2003-2024 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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