Description
Concorde British Airways Resin Model
The Concorde is a retired turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner or supersonic transport (SST). The Concorde remains one of only two SSTs to enter commercial service. Among other destinations, Concorde flew regular transatlantic flights from London Heathrow and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to New York JFK and Washington Dulles; it profitably flew these routes in less than half the time of other airliners. While commercial jets take eight hours to fly from New York to Paris, the average supersonic flight time on the transatlantic routes was just under 3.5 hours. The Concorde was first flown in 1969, entered service in 1976 and continued commercial flights for 27 years. It was retired in 2003 due to a general downturn in the aviation industry after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
This specific model is painted in the British Airways paint scheme. British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom. It is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations and second largest measured by passengers carried.
This handcrafted model is painstakingly molded from pressure cast composite resin by our skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail and makes a great gift for any veteran, aviation enthusiast or history buff.
- 1/100 Scale Model
- 10.25 Inch Wingspan
- 24.5 Inch Length
- Material Resin Composite
