TWA LOCKHEED L-1011

Historical Note:    Our L-1011 TWA model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our L-1011 TWA model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant L-1011 TWA model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:100
W/S:      18.5    inches
Lgth:      21.5    inches

Item Number:    TMC-KL101TWAT                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Price:    $209.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:    The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the main competitor to McDonnell Douglas' DC-10, having a wide-body, high capacity tri-jets for medium to long haul routes.

The L-1011 project was launched in 1968.  In 1972, L-1011 entered service with TWA and Eastern Airlines.  The initial version of the TriStar was the L-1011-1, which was the most-built variant.  It has a greater fuel capacity and incorporates -200 more powerful engines.  The L-1011 has a typical two-class seating of 256 and a range of 5,752 km.

There were many civilian operators of the TriStar including Aer Lingus, AeroPeru, Air Atlanta Icelandic, Air Canada, Air France, Air Luxor, Air Lanka, All Nippon Airways, Arrow Air, ATA Airlines, British Airways and many more.  Most major airlines retired the L-1011 from their fleets.  TWA withdrew its last TriStar from service in 1997.  The TriStar was also used as a military tanker and passenger/cargo aircraft.  Royal Air Force has nine aircraft of four variants 

The L-1011 was to be the last passenger airliner and in 1983, production ended.  Many TriStars were converted for improved performance.