PPC Holland PPC050 1:125 Qantas Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation VH-EAO "Southern Aurora" (Snap-Fit - Requires some assembly)
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Model Approximate Dimensions:
| Length | 27.7 cm | 10.9 in |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.0 cm | 11.8 in |
- Constructed with plastic components
- Requires some assembly
- Undercarriage fixed retracted
- Display stand included.
PPC Holland Snap-Fit PPC050 replicates in 1/125 scale diecast the Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation, registration VH-EAO, in Qantas Empire Airways livery, circa the late 1950s.
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways, Australia’s largest airline, operates national and international services. It is the third oldest airline in the world, having been founded in November 1920 under the name Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited.
The name “Qantas” is derived from an acronym of its original title. In 1934, Qantas collaborated with Britain’s Imperial Airways to form Qantas Empire Airways Limited (QEA). The name was later changed to Qantas Airways Limited in 1967.
Qantas has several subsidiary airlines, including Jetstar, QantasLink, and Qantas Freight.
Lockheed L-1049 Constellation
The Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation is an American four-engine, transcontinental airliner and a stretched variant of the Lockheed Constellation. It first flew on July 14, 1951, and entered service with Eastern Air Lines in December. Production continued until 1958, with 579 commercial and military airframes completed.
In the US Navy service, it was designated as the WV / R7V, while in the US Air Force, it was known as the C-121/EC-121, serving various roles, including transport electronics and as an airborne early warning and control aircraft.
The flight crew typically consisted of two pilots, a flight engineer, a radio operator, and a navigator. The passenger cabin can accommodate up to 109 passengers or carry 29,620 kg (65,300 lb) of cargo.
The aircraft is powered by four Wright R-3350 turbo-compound, supercharged, air-cooled, 18-cylinder, twin-row radial engines, mounted two per wing and drive three-bladed constant-speed propellers.