Pan American Boeing 747SP Die-Cast Model

Features extended flaps and slats in landing configuration.

Legendary in the field of aviation, the Boeing 747 has seen a star-studded life in the history books. Produced from 1969 until 2023, there were 1,574 manufactured in this 5.5-decade span. Designed to carry hundreds of passengers on 10,000-mile journeys, it had a high cruising speed, altitude, and payload capacity. Adopted by hundreds of airlines around the world, the 747 was developed to scale with customer demand. Spread across multiple editions, both shortened and extended aircraft were built for the task. To this day, the prolific jumbo jet is recognizable by anyone and everyone.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Unique extended flaps and slats in landing configuration
• Deployed or retracted landing gear
• Included display stand
• Measures 11.5”l with a 12” wingspan at 1:200 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Specially requested by Pan American Airlines during the 1970s, Boeing’s 747SP variant was intended to carry smaller numbers of passengers over greater distances. Redesigned with just 276 seats onboard, the fuselage could be shortened by 47ft, while retaining the upper deck in the front fuselage. Providing increased stability, the vertical stabilizer was also extended. Powered by four Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines, the aircraft could reach up to 700,000 lbs on takeoff, traveling more than 7,500 miles non-stop. Delivered as the fourth 747SP of Pan American’s seven on order, “Clipper Freedom” was fitted to carry 18 first-class, 62 business-class, and 164 economy-class passengers. Decorated with the airline’s “Billboard” logos across the forward fuselage, it was operational between 1976 and 1985 for Pan Am. Accruing 78,442 flight hours over its lifespan, N531PA was redesignated N141UA and retired during 1997 to be used as spare parts.