B-377 Stracruiser "Massada," Israeli Air Force, 1960s 1:200 HL4008

B-377 Stracruiser "Massada," Israeli Air Force, 1960s 1:200 HL4008 4X-FPY 1/200 scale, die cast model Very Detailed and landing gear. Includes stand. Die Cast Model. The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was the commercial version of the C-97 Stratofreighter. The two- level 377 was pressurized and could accommodate 50 to 100 passengers. On long flights the aircraft could accommodate 28 upper and lower bunk units. This led to the aircraft being referred to as the “Flying Hotel”. The 377 was larger and could fly further than the Constellation or the DC-6 but the engines and complexity of the aircraft proved to be too costly to operate bringing production to an end in 1950. Contract Number 15964 was delivered to American Overseas Airlines on January 5, 1950 as N90948 and “Flagship Scotland”. In September 1950 it was sold to Pan American who withdrew the aircraft from service in 1961. On February 2, 1962 it was sold to Israeli Aircraft Industries as 4X-AOI and converted to a freighter with rear clam shell doors and a side cargo door. On February 1, 1964 it was delivered to the IDF/ Air Force as 4X-FPY “Massada”. On October 16, 1975 it was struck off charge. Specifications for the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser First flight – July 8, 1947 Number produced – 56 Production ended - 1950 Accommodations Main deck - Up to 100 passengers Lower deck lounge – 14 passengers Typical seating – 63 – 84 passengers Converted to berths for long distance – 28 + five seated Performance Engines – (4) Pratt and Whitney R-4360-B6 Wasp Major 28-cylinder radial engines producing 3,500 hp each and powering four-bladed propellers Maximum speed – 375 mph (603 km/h) Normal cruise speed – 301 mph (483 km/h) Maximum cruise – 340 mph (547 km/h) Range – 4,200 miles (6,760 km) (3,650 nmi) Service ceiling – 32,000 ft (9,800 m) Weight Empty – 83,500 lb (67,133 kg) Gross – 145,000 lb (65,770 kg) Dimensions Length – 110 ft 4 in (33.63 m) Wingspan – 141 ft 3 in (43.05 m) Height – 38 ft 3 in (11.66 m)