JC Wings 1:400 Series JC4SAF213
Airbus A320 Diecast Model
SAFRAN, F-HGNT | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Airbus A320 | | 3.75" | | 3.25" |
Airbus A320, operated by SAFRAN as F-HGNT. SAFRAN used the aircraft as part of its scheduled passenger or freight network. The registration F-HGNT identifies the individual airframe within the fleet. The type was selected for its balance of capacity, range, and operating economics and was used where those characteristics best matched the carrier's route structure. Its service forms part of the airline's continuing fleet evolution as older aircraft were replaced or supplemented by newer designs with improved fuel efficiency, avionics, reliability, and passenger amenities.
Designed as a short/medium range narrow-body airliner to compete with the Boeing 737, the Airbus A320 was first flown on February 22nd, 1987. The A320 features side stick controllers and glass cockpit and was the world's first airliner to use use a digital fly-by-wire control system. Controversially, the software includes "flight envelope protection" to prevent the pilot from exceeding safe flight parameters. The highly successful design rapidly led to the development of the shortened-fuselage A318 and A319, and lengthened-fuselage A321 derivatives. More than 4,500 of the A320 family have been produced, almost all of which are still in active service. © 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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