United Airlines 727-100 Saul Bass Die-Cast Model

First 727-100 ever built

First 727-100 ever built, N7001U completed final flight tests for Boeing in 1964 and officially entered service with United Airlines. Showcasing the iconic Saul Bass livery and now famous tulip logo, this aircraft is shown in 1970s configuration, with orange, red, and blue cheatlines down the fuselage. Retired in 1991 and repainted to original delivery colors, the aircraft is now on display at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. Taking one final flight in 2016, N7001U briefly visited the museum’s restoration center before returning for permanent display on their Aviation Pavillion.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Detailed landing gear
• Measures 4”l with a 3.25” wingspan at 1:400 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.