Pan Am Boeing 747-100 Storm King Die-Cast Model

Nose-mounted test boom

Known as “Clipper Storm King” with an impressive 32ft test boom attached to the nose, this aircraft was the third 747 to be built. Completed in 1969 and utilized in Boeing’s early test fleet of 5 aircraft, N732PA conducted studies on how wind affected the jumbo jet. Delivered to Pan Am in 1970 following the completion of these experiments, it was renamed in 1980 to “Clipper Ocean Telegraph” for the remaining years it had with Pan Am. Withdrawn and sold to Evergreen International Airlines, this aircraft was later involved in an incident where it surpassed the speed of sound in a 10,000 ft dive, before diversion to the closest airport where it landed safely with minor damage.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Realistic landing gear
• Included display stand
• Measures 8”l with a 6” wingspan at 1:400 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Introduced in 1970 and now one of the most prolific commercial aircraft in the world, Boeing’s 747 jumbo jet revolutionized air travel around the world. Debuted in 747-100 specification, the aircraft was outfitted with between 397 (three-class) and 500 (all-economy) seats in ten-abreast configuration. Reaching speeds up to 600 mph and altitudes over 45,000 ft, the 747-100 had superior range than many contemporaries while carrying double or even triple the number of passengers onboard. Manufactured in Everett, Washington, Boeing produced 1,574 examples between 1970 and 2023 for hundreds of airlines worldwide.