Eastern Airlines Boeing 747-100 Die-Cast Model

One of three Boeing 747-100s leased from Pan Am

Delivered to Pan Am in 1970 and leased to Eastern Airlines in 1971, N731PA was the fourth Boeing 747 to be built. Painted in Pan Am colors but sporting Eastern Airlines titles, it was a hybrid between the two operators as a stop-gap solution for Eastern. Though it purchased four productions slots of the early 747-100, Eastern decided to sell those aircraft to TWA just after delivery in 1970. Filling in for their delayed Lockheed L-1011 TriStar deliveries, Eastern would lease just three 747s from Pan Am, a much more sensible option for their financial situation. Operational for them until 1973, N731PA was the only leased 747 not to feature Eastern’s hockey-stick paint scheme.

Features:

– Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details

– Realistic landing gear

– Included display stand

– Measures 7.25”l with a 6” wingspan at 1:400 scale

– Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Introduced in 1970 and now one of the most prolific commercial aircraft in the world, Boeing’s 747 jumbo jet revolutionized air travel around the world. Debuted in 747-100 specification, the aircraft was outfitted with between 397 (three-class) and 500 (all-economy) seats in ten-abreast configuration. Reaching speeds up to 600 mph and altitudes over 45,000 ft, the 747-100 had superior range than many contemporaries while carrying double or even triple the number of passengers onboard. Manufactured in Everett, Washington, Boeing produced 1,574 examples between 1970 and 2023 for hundreds of airlines worldwide.