Hobby Master Airliner Series HL3006
Vickers Viscount 700 Diecast Model
Air Canada, CF-THS, 1965 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vickers Viscount 700 | | 5.25" | | 5.75" |
The first North American airline to use turboprop aircraft was Trans-Canada Airlines. The first Viscount made its maiden flight in April 1955 between Montreal and Winnipeg. TCA would eventually operate 51 Viscounts on its short-haul routes. Viscount CF-THS was V.757 series c/n 279 and delivered to TCA February 1, 1958. TCA had 35 V.757 aircraft that were powered by 4 Rolls-Royce Dart 510 engines producing 1,600 hp (1,120 kW). The aircraft operated with the airline until May 1971 and in 1984 was donated to the Western Canada Aviation Museum in Winnipeg. In 1953, TCA became the first airline in the world to use a computer reservation system with remote terminals. On January 1, 1965 TCA was renamed Air Canada following government approval.
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 2003-2025 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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