• 1/200 scale die-cast metal with minimal use of plastic.
• All markings are tampo (pad) applied, no decals to discolor or flake.
• Free-spinning propellers.
• Rolling wheels.
• Landing gear can be removed or added.
• Model comes with a display stand.
• A brief history of the aircraft type and the airline is supplied with each model.

In 1954 American Air Lines was in the market for a 75 to 100 passenger aircraft for its
short to medium range domestic routes. In response Lockheed developed the low wing
L-188 Electra powered by four sleek turboprops instead of the usual large radial
engines or jet turbines. The combination of engine and the Hamilton Standard propeller
offered a much more reliable and fuel efficient aircraft that could travel at 375 mph for
2000 miles at an altitude of 20,000 – 25,000 feet. When production ended in 1961 there
had been 170 Electras completed.


American Airlines specified the requirements for the new aircraft they wanted the
manufacturers to build. They want a domestic aircraft of short to medium range that
could accommodate 75 to 100 passengers. Four companies submitted their designs with
Lockheed winning the contract. American placed an order for 35 L-188s as well as
Eastern Airlines order for 40. Due to a pilot strike at American the first aircraft were
delivered to Eastern Airlines. The airline operated the L-188 from 1958 to 1970.