AeroClassics 1:400 Series AC411042
Vickers Viscount 800 Diecast Model
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, PH-VIB | Limited Edition
135
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Vickers Viscount 800 | | 2.5" | | 2.75" |
Vickers Viscount 803, was registered as PH-VIB with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the Dutch flag carrier. KLM was among the significant European operators of the Viscount during the 1950s and 1960s, using the type to modernize its short and medium-haul European network from Amsterdam before the airline's transition to jet aircraft during a formative period for KLM's development into one of the world's leading long-haul carriers. Founded in 1919, KLM holds the distinction of being the world's oldest airline still operating under its original name, and its steady mid-century fleet modernization from piston aircraft through the Viscount and into the jet age mirrored the broader transformation of European commercial aviation during the postwar decades.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
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 AeroClassics "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale. AeroClassics models are produced in extremely limited quantities, making them highly desirable to collectors.
AeroClassics 1:400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
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