B-Models Aircraft B-1011-USAF
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Diecast Model
USAF, Air Force One, Fantasy Aircraft w/Stand | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-1011 TriStar | | 10.75" | | 9.25" |
By the 1980s, the U.S. Air Force sought to replace its aging VC-137C presidential aircraft with a larger, longer-range, American-made jet. Lockheed proposed the L-1011-500, McDonnell Douglas offered the DC-10-30, and Boeing submitted its proven 747-200B. While the L-1011 was rejected for limited range and safety concerns, the DC-10 gained favor due to existing military infrastructure support. However, Boeing's 747-200B, with its superior range, four engines for added safety, and spacious interior, ultimately won. Two VC-25s were ordered in 1986, entering service in 1990.
Although the L-1011 was not selected, this model asks the question: What might an Air Force One L-1011 look like? Wearing the familiar blue, white and polished metal finish, this model represents a ficticious L-1011 in Air Force One markings.
Designed to meet an American Airlines requirement for a wide-bodied transport, the L-1011 was first flown on November 16th, 1970. The general layout and three-engined configuration is very similar to the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, with which the L-1011 was designed to compete. It was the first widebody airliner to receive FAA certification for zero-visibilty autolanding using an Inertial Navigation System based autopilot. A total of 250 aircraft were produced before Lockheed elected to completely withdraw from the commercial aircraft business as a result of poor sales. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The B-Models "Aircraft" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale.
B-Models 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.
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