DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇪 SABENA — CONVAIR 440 METROPOLITAN — FIRST CLASS — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 50,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | n/a |
| Article Number | n/a |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | SABENA |
| Aircraft Type | Convair 440 Metropolitan |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 24.84 m (81 ft 6 in) Wingspan: 32.12 m (105 ft 4 in) Height: 8.58 m (28 ft 2 in) 📐 Model Size Scale: 1:600 Approximate dimensions cannot be calculated without scale information |
| Registration | 00-SGL |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisitely detailed die-cast model captures the iconic Convair 440 Metropolitan in the classic livery of SABENA, Belgium's former flag carrier. Manufactured with precision casting techniques, this collectible miniature faithfully reproduces the distinctive features of this mid-century turboprop airliner, including its sleek fuselage, twin-engine configuration, and elegant proportions. The metallic finish and authentic markings make this a prized addition to any aviation collection, celebrating an important era in commercial aviation history.
The Convair 440 Metropolitan was an American twin-engine turboprop airliner that represented the pinnacle of piston-engine aircraft development in the 1950s. As an improved version of the Convair 340, the 440 featured a stretched fuselage accommodating up to 52 passengers, enhanced soundproofing, and improved aerodynamics. SABENA operated these aircraft on European and regional routes during the golden age of aviation, providing first-class service that reflected the airline's reputation for quality and reliability. The Convair 440 measured 24.84 meters in length with a wingspan of 32.12 meters and a height of 8.58 meters, powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engines.
🇧🇪 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 and high service standards, SABENA played a crucial role in connecting Belgium to its African colonies and later developing European and intercontinental routes. The airline's legacy lives on through Brussels Airlines and remains a nostalgic symbol of Belgian aviation heritage.