SALE! L.A.P.E., Spanish Republican Government Douglas DC-2-115B

Highly detailed Hobby Master L.A.P.E., Spanish Republican Government Douglas DC-2-115B die-cast model in 1:200 scale. 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. TOP OF PAGE HOBBY MASTER COLLECTOR The DC-2 (Douglas Commercial 2) was developed to compete with Boeing’s 247. With the success of the DC-1, Douglas decided to build on it. The two Douglas aircraft had similar shapes but the DC-2 had more powerful engines that made it capable of longer flights at faster speeds. The DC-2 was two feet longer and could carry two more passengers. The DC- 2 was an immediate success and became the first Douglas airliner to enter service with a non-U.S. airline. Between 1934 and 1937 Douglas built 156 DC-2’s. Douglas DC-2-115-B1334 was assembled by Fokker and delivered to the Spanish Republican government on May 14, 1935. The DC-2 was built as MSN 1330 BV37 and registered as EC-AAY for L.A.P.E. Airlines as flight number 22 and named “Orion” but later changed to “Granada”. This was the second DC-2 for L.A.P.E. Lineas Aereas Postales Espanolas (Spanish Postal Airlines) and used to fly mail to France and other destinations. L.A.P.E. was the forerunner to the Spanish national airline Iberia. EC-AAY was written off in March 1937. Specifications Douglas DC-2 First flight - May 11, 1934 Number produced – 156 Crew – 2 or 3 Dimensions Length – 62.5 ft (19.1m) Wingspan – 85 ft (25.9 m) Height – 15 ft 10 in (4.8 m) Weights Empty – 12,455 lbs (5,560 kg) Maximum – 18,560 lbs (8,420 kg) Performance Engines – 2 x Wright Cyclone GR-F53 9-cylinder radial producing 730 hp (540 kW) per engine Maximum speed – 210 mph @ 6,800 ft (338 km/h) Range – 1,085 miles (1,750 km) Service ceiling – 22,750 ft (6,930 m) Rate of climb – 1,030 ft/min (310 m/min)