TWA Boeing 727-100 Die-Cast Model

Featured in the “Star Stream” twin-globe paint scheme.

Completed on April 7th, 1964, N851TW was delivered to Trans World Airlines in the 727-31 specification. Painted in TWA’s iconic twin-globe paint scheme, the aircraft featured the words “Star Stream” on each side of the lower engines, denoting the title of the airline’s jet aircraft service. Becoming the first airline to go all jet-powered, N851TW was one of 36 Boeing 727-100 in TWA’s fleet, capable of operation from shorter runways in their global network. Retired from service during 1990 with 25 years of operational history, N851TW made its final landing in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Detailed landing gear
• Rolling wheels
• Display stand included
• Measures 8”l with a 6.5” wingspan at 1:200 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Boeing’s first entry into the short to medium range airliner market, the 727-100 was designed with three engines to decrease cost and increase redundancy over twinjet offerings. Not subject to the ETOPS 60-minute rule, where twin-engine aircraft had to always be within 60-minutes of an airport for diversion, 727s could fly over open waters to international destinations. Carrying up to 149 passengers onboard for more than 2,500 miles, the aircraft had a maximum speed of 630 mph. Most produced aircraft in the world until 1991, Boeing manufactured 1,831 727s between 1963 and 1981.