AeroClassics 1:200 Series AC19174
Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation Diecast Model
Trans World Airlines, N6937C, w/Ground Equipment

1:200 Scale		Length		Width
Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation		7"		7.5"

In 1939, Trans World Airlines, at the instigation of major stockholder Howard Hughes, requested a 40-passenger transcontinental airliner with a range of 3,500 mi. TWA's requirements led to the L-049 Constellation, designed by Lockheed engineers including Kelly Johnson and Hall Hibbard. With the onset of World War II, the TWA aircraft entering production were converted to an order for C-69 Constellation military transport aircraft. After World War II, the Constellation came into its own as a fast civilian airliner. Aircraft already in production for the USAAF as C-69 transports were finished as civilian airliners, with TWA receiving the first on 1 October 1945. The first purpose-built passenger Constellations were the more powerful L-649 and L-749 (which had more fuel in the outer wings). These were followed by the L-1049 Super Constellation with a longer fuselage. The L-1049G first flew on December 17, 1954 and entered service with TWA and Northwest in 1955. The nickname "Super G" (first used by TWA) was later adopted for the L-1049G.

Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation

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AeroClassics 1:200 Series

The AeroClassics "1:200" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale. AeroClassics models are produced in extremely limited quantities, making them highly desirable to collectors.

AeroClassics 1:200 diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.