NG 1:400 Series 07010
Boeing 747SP Diecast Model
Qantas Airways, VH-EAB | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing 747SP | | 5.5" | | 6" |
Boeing 747SP, registered VH-EAA and named "City of Winton," was Qantas's second 747SP, delivered in August 1981 alongside sister aircraft VH-EAA, joining the fleet specifically to serve the demanding Sydney-Wellington route where New Zealand's short runway limited larger aircraft. The specialized shortened 747 variant's exceptional short-field performance and steep climb capability made it ideal for this route before Qantas later deployed the type on services to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The aircraft was rebranded to Australia Asia Airlines for Taiwan services in 1994 before Qantas retired it on November 24, 2001.
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 NG "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale.
NG 1:400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
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