DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Braniff International — Douglas DC-8-50 — StarJets — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 45,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | StarJets |
| Article Number | SJBNF084 |
| EAN | 7631145034 |
| Airline Company | Braniff International |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-8-50 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 45.87 m (150 ft 6 in) Wingspan: 43.41 m (142 ft 6 in) Height: 12.91 m (42 ft 4 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.2 cm (3.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.7 cm (3.4 in) |
| Registration | N811BN |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This StarJets 1:500 scale die-cast model captures the iconic Braniff International DC-8-50 in its striking all-green livery with yellow accent stripes. Made for collectors by collectors, this precision model features realistic metal landing gear, detailed printed graphics, and authentic paintwork that reflects Braniff's bold color schemes of the era. The model showcases the classic airliner livery with BI tail logo and Braniff International titles along the fuselage, representing a true classic of American aviation history.
The Douglas DC-8-50 was a stretched version of the DC-8 family, offering increased passenger capacity and range. With a length of 150 ft 6 in and wingspan of 142 ft 6 in, the DC-8-50 could accommodate 132 passengers in typical mixed class configuration or 179 in high density seating. Powered by four jet engines, it cruised at 600 mph with a range of 5,500 miles. The aircraft represented the pinnacle of 1960s jet age travel and was a workhorse for many international carriers.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
Braniff International Airways was one of America's most colorful and innovative airlines, operating from 1928 to 1982. Known for its bold marketing and vibrant aircraft color schemes designed by Alexander Girard in the 1960s, Braniff transformed air travel into a fashion statement. The airline's legacy lives on through collectible models like this DC-8-50, which captures the distinctive green livery that made Braniff aircraft instantly recognizable on airport ramps worldwide.