Introduction
History
TRANSPORT WINGS kits are model kits of large aircraft - the experienced
modellers can now own 1:72 models of many of the world's largest airliners and
their military transport variants. Because of their size, they are moulded in very
heavy (2 mm) plastic, and are supplied with all parts pre-cut. Additional cutting and
sanding is required, and the parts are assembled with polystyrene cement, as with
any other plastic kit. Resin or metal parts should be attached with super glue
(cyanoacrylate) or 5-minute epoxy as the builder prefers.
The series 100 was the first version of the famous 747 airliner. Various
modifications resulted in the series 200, which was visually the same, except for
more windows on the upper deck.
The 747SP (Special Performance) was a revised layout with shorter fuselage. The
special performance was the exceptionally long range of the aircraft.
The later series 300 had a stretched upper deck, with larger upper deck doors.
The series 400 had the stretched upper deck of the -300, together with modified
wing root leading edges (for reduced drag), and winglets.
There are various military versions of the aircraft, including the E-4B Airborne
Command Post, VC-25 ‘Air Force One’ and the YAL-1 Airborne Laser
The latest development in the history of this aircraft is the 747-8, with a new wing,
and engines based on those used on the 787.
The 747-300, 747-400, E-4B and VC-25 are all available as Transport Wings kits.
General Characteristics (-200)
Primary Function: Long range airliner
Builder:
Boeing Aerospace Co.
Power Plants:
Four Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines
(this model)
Length:
231 feet, 4 inches (70.5 metres)
Wingspan:
195 feet, 8 inches (59.7 metres)
Height:
63 feet, 5 inches (19.3 metres)
Maximum Takeoff Weight:
710,000 pounds (162, 500 kilograms)
Ceiling:
Above 30,000 feet (9,091 metres)
