DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇪 SABENA — CARAVELLE — SCHABAK — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 40,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | SCHABAK |
| Article Number | 944/6 |
| EAN | 4018288094466 |
| Airline Company | SABENA |
| Aircraft Type | 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 detailed die-cast model represents a SABENA Caravelle in the classic livery of the Belgian flag carrier. Manufactured by Schabak at 1:600 scale, this model features the distinctive blue cheatline and SABENA titles that adorned the airline's fleet during the jet age. The Caravelle was one of SABENA's workhorses on European routes, and this miniature captures the elegant lines and proportions of this pioneering jet airliner. The model includes accurate markings and registration details, making it a prized piece for aviation collectors.
The Sud Aviation Caravelle was a French-built twin-engine jet airliner that revolutionized short to medium-haul air travel in the late 1950s and 1960s. It was notable for being one of the first jetliners with rear-mounted engines, a configuration that provided a quieter cabin and cleaner wing aerodynamics. SABENA operated multiple variants of the Caravelle on its European and African networks from the late 1950s through the 1970s. The aircraft typically measured 32-36 meters in length depending on variant, with a wingspan of approximately 34 meters. At 1:600 scale, this model measures approximately 5-6 cm in length with a wingspan of about 5.7 cm, perfectly sized for display alongside other vintage airliner models.
🇧🇪 About the Airline
SABENA (Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne) was Belgium's national airline from 1923 until its bankruptcy in 2001. Known for its distinctive blue and white livery, SABENA served as a key link between Europe and the Belgian Congo, as well as operating extensive European and intercontinental routes. The airline was particularly known for its high service standards and innovative route network. SABENA's legacy continues through Brussels Airlines, which emerged from its successor SN Brussels Airlines.