DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇮🇹 Alitalia — Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 20,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 944/15 |
| EAN | 4010280944150 |
| Airline Company | Alitalia |
| Aircraft Type | Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 32.01 m (105 ft 0 in) Wingspan: 34.30 m (112 ft 6 in) Height: 8.72 m (28 ft 7 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 5.3 cm (2.1 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.7 cm (2.2 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This meticulously crafted Schabak die-cast model represents an Alitalia Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle in the airline's classic livery. The model features the distinctive silver fuselage with blue cheatlines running along the length of the aircraft, complemented by the iconic Italian tricolor flag on the tail. The Alitalia branding is prominently displayed on both the fuselage and tail section. This precision model captures the elegant lines of the pioneering rear-engine jet design that revolutionized short to medium-haul aviation in the 1950s and 1960s. The attention to detail includes accurately molded wings, tail surfaces, and landing gear.
The Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle was a French jet airliner that first flew in 1955, becoming one of the most successful European aircraft of its era. It was revolutionary for its time, featuring rear-mounted engines which provided a quieter cabin experience and cleaner wing aerodynamics. The Caravelle served with numerous airlines worldwide, including Alitalia, which operated the type on European routes. With a capacity of approximately 80-100 passengers depending on configuration, it played a crucial role in the jet age transition for many carriers. The aircraft's distinctive nose design was later adopted by Sud Aviation for the Concorde development program.
🇮🇹 About the Airline
Alitalia was Italy's flag carrier airline from 1946 until 2021, representing Italian aviation heritage and style worldwide. Known for its elegant liveries and service, Alitalia connected Italy to destinations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The airline played a significant role in Italy's post-war economic development and became synonymous with Italian hospitality in the skies.