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Aviation Models Model Composition Description Dimensions 1/24
British
Aerospace 146-100 Sideloading Tactical Airlifter. Fibreglass/plexiglas/resin A
fine exhibition standard wood and composition static scale model of
the BAe STA (a proposed military conversion of the BAe 146QT cargo
aircraft.) Manufactured
by Space Models, London, in 1988-89. Length
approx 43" (110cm).
.
. . .Back
. . .
• Fully
functional, hinged lifting cargo door with swivel-out ramp and
folding extensions with retractable wheel ramp support.
• 43.25
in (110 cm) wingspan with detachable wings for shipping.
• Air
opening sliding door for paratroopers.
• Internal
lighting via 115/240 volt transformer with fuse, arranged to operate
from a mains electricity socket.
• See-through
cutaway Plexiglas fuselage panel.
• Complete
with numerous models of military stores and accessories including
netted equipment boxes on pallets, vehicles, spare turbofan engine,
loading crew and other diorama components.
• Four-wheel
main undercarriage and twin nose wheels.
• Refueling
probe.
• Engraved
control surfaces throughout.
• Painted
in military grey and green 3-tone camouflage.
• This
one-of-a-kind model ships complete with all accessories in its
original manufacturer's transit crate.
This model was displayed at the 1989 Paris Air Show, along with the
STA demonstrator aircraft. No firm production orders were
forthcoming, so this fine model remains as an historic reminder
of what might have been.