Eastern Airlines Boeing 727-100 Die-Cast Model

Dubbed the “Whisperjet” in Eastern’s fleet.

Launch customer of the Boeing 727-100, Eastern Airlines received aircraft N8120N in October of 1964 as one of 75 ordered. Repainted with the “Hockey Stick” livery in 1970, this aircraft features recognizable blue colors across bare aluminum body panels. Though dubbed the “Whisperjet” in Eastern’s fleet, Boeing 727s were actually quite loud, rated Stage 2 in the US Noise Pollution and Abatement Act of 1972. Though far from quiet, the aircraft became the beloved workhorse of their routes, with more than 100 passengers on every flight. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Detailed landing gear
• 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.