Boeing 747 Northwest Orient

Northwest Orient 747 airplane model. The Boeing 747 transformed airline travel with its unprecedented size and efficiency. By significantly lowering operating costs per seat, it made long-distance international flights more affordable. Originating in the mid-1960s after Boeing missed out on a US Air Force contract, the company identified the need for a high-capacity jumbo jet. Leveraging experience from military transport design, Boeing introduced the 747 on July 25, 1966. It soared on its first flight on February 9, 1969, earning certification by the end of that year, marking a new era in aviation.

Scale: 1/144. Wingspan 16 inches, Length 19 inches.