Hobby Master Airliner Series HL3008
Vickers Viscount 700 Diecast Model
United Airlines, N7411, 1961 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Vickers Viscount 700 | | 5.25" | | 5.75" |
Capital Airlines placed an order for 57 V.745 Viscounts in 1954. N7411 was built under c/n 109 and was the 7th V.745 for Capital. The first 9 Capital V.745’s were powered by Rolls-Royce Dart R.Da.3. Mk.506 engines while the remainder were V.745D with Rolls-Royce Dart R.Da.6. Mk.510 engines. N7411 first flew on January 20, 1956 and was delivered to Capital Airlines on March 8, 1956 and given fleet number 330. In 1961 Capital merged with United Airlines and N7411 became part of the UAL fleet and kept its number 330. Eventually N7411 was converted to a V.745D with new Rolls-Royce Dart R.Da.6. Mk.510 engines. On January 11, 1969 the aircraft left the UAL fleet and eventually became a derelict sitting outside near Salt Lake City, Utah.
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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