DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Braniff International — Boeing 747-100 — Schuco StarJets — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Schuco StarJets
Article Number	355 7513
EAN	4007864355751
Airline Company	Braniff International
Aircraft Type	Boeing 747-100
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 (1:500) Length: approx. 14.1 cm (5.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 11.9 cm (4.7 in)
Registration	NOT_FOUND
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This Schuco StarJets 1:500 scale die-cast model represents Braniff International's iconic Boeing 747-100 in its striking all-orange livery. Part of the Classic Airliner Livery series, this precision model features realistic metal landing gear, detailed printed graphics, and superior quality construction. The model captures the bold aesthetic that made Braniff one of aviation's most visually distinctive carriers during the jet age. Article number 355 7513, this collectible was produced in 2001 and represents a highly sought-after piece for aviation enthusiasts.

The Boeing 747-100 was the original variant of the iconic jumbo jet that revolutionized long-haul air travel when it entered service in 1970. With a length of 231 feet 10 inches, wingspan of 211 feet 5 inches, and height of 63 feet 8 inches, the 747-100 could carry between 421-566 passengers depending on configuration. It featured a cruising speed of 584 mph and an impressive range of 8,200 miles, powered by four powerful turbofan engines. The aircraft's distinctive humpback design became one of the most recognizable silhouettes in aviation history, and Braniff's bold orange scheme made their 747s particularly memorable.

🇺🇸 About the Airline
Braniff International Airways was an American airline that operated from 1928 to 1982, known for its innovative marketing and bold, colorful aircraft liveries designed by Alexander Girard in the 1960s and 70s. The airline's end-to-end orange 747s became iconic symbols of the jet age, representing Braniff's fearless approach to airline branding and its place as a major U.S. international carrier.