Jfox Aircraft WB-L1011-018
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Diecast Model
Cathay Pacific, VR-HOK | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-1011 TriStar | | 10.75" | | 9.25" |
Lockheed L-1011-385-1 TriStar 1, serial number 193A-1055, operated by Cathay Pacific as VR-HOK. Delivered new to Eastern Air Lines as N327EA on December 28, 1973, it was withdrawn in 1988 and acquired by Cathay in July 1989. VR-HOK was leased to Dragonair from 1993 until 1995 before returning to Cathay. It left Hong Kong in 1996, becoming N155MC and later serving Asian operators including Orient Thai, Kampuchea Airlines and Angel Air as HS-LTB and XU-700. Eventually stored in Thailand, the veteran TriStar survived rather than being scrapped and was later preserved as part of a restaurant/attraction near U-Tapao.
Designed to meet an American Airlines requirement for a wide-bodied transport, the L-1011 was first flown on November 16th, 1970. The general layout and three-engined configuration is very similar to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, with which the L-1011 was designed to compete. It was the first widebody airliner to receive FAA certification for zero-visibilty autolanding using an Inertial Navigation System based autopilot. A total of 250 aircraft were produced before Lockheed elected to completely withdraw from the commercial aircraft business as a result of poor sales. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The JFox "Aircraft" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale.
JFox 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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