Hobby Master Airliner Series HL3004
Vickers Viscount 700 Diecast Model
Air France, G-ATDU, 1968 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vickers Viscount 700 | | 5.25" | | 5.75" |
G-ATDU was built as a Type V.739 c/n 87 with Rolls-Royce Dart 506 engines. Originally built for Misair–Egyptian Airlines and registered as SU-AIE it first flew on January 12, 1956 and was delivered January 1956. In August 1960 the aircraft was sold to British Eagle and registered as G-ATDU. From March 1968 until September 1968 the aircraft was leased to Air France but kept its UK registration. Air France was one of the largest users of the Viscount. In April 1969 British Eagle scrapped the aircraft.
Designed as a medium-range pressurized turboprop aircraft, the Vickers Viscount first flew on July 16, 1948. As the world's first turboprop airliner, the Viscount filled a need for passenger transport on less popular routes. The early 630 design could carry 32 passengers, but it was ultimately rejected because of high per-passenger costs that made it impractical for commercial purposes. The redesigned 700 could carry up to 48 passengers, and the later Type 800 "Super Viscount" added an extra 23 passengers for a total of 71. The Viscount remained in airline service until 1985, when it became primarily a charter service aircraft. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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