DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇮🇳 Air India — Boeing 747-200 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 901/108 |
| EAN | 4010200011081 |
| Airline Company | Air India |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 747-200 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 70.66 m (231 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 59.64 m (195 ft 8 in) Height: 19.33 m (63 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 11.8 cm (4.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 9.9 cm (3.9 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This Schabak die-cast model represents an Air India Boeing 747-200 in the airline's classic livery featuring the iconic red and white color scheme. The model captures the distinctive markings and branding of Air India during its wide-body era, with careful attention to the airline's traditional cheatline design running along the fuselage. As a Schabak product, this piece showcases the manufacturer's characteristic metal construction and attention to detail at 1:600 scale, making it an excellent addition for collectors of Indian aviation or classic jumbo jet models.
The Boeing 747-200 was the first major variant of the revolutionary 747 family, entering service in 1971 as an improved version of the original -100. It featured more powerful engines, increased fuel capacity, and greater maximum takeoff weight compared to its predecessor. Air India operated the 747-200 on its long-haul international routes, connecting India with destinations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The aircraft played a crucial role in expanding India's global connectivity during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming an iconic symbol of Indian aviation and the nation's flag carrier.
🇮🇳 About the Airline
Air India is the flag carrier airline of India, founded in 1932 as Tata Airlines before being renamed in 1946. Nationalized in 1953, it served as India's state-owned international carrier for decades, operating an extensive network connecting India with major cities worldwide. The airline is known for its distinctive Maharaja mascot and has been a symbol of Indian hospitality and culture in the skies.