| Model manufacturer: | J Fox Models |
| Order code: | JF-707-4-004P |
| Scale: | 1:200 |
| Material: | Combined (Metal / Plastic) |
| Weight: | 1.2 kg |
| Registration number: | 707-400 |
| Air company: | Lufthansa |
| Aircraft manufacturer: | Boeing |
The Boeing 707-430 was a type of airliner manufactured by Boeing in the 1950s and 1960s. The plane was used for international flights and is considered a classic and legendary transport plane.
Lufthansa D-ABOB was a specific model of the Boeing 707-430 that was in service with the German airline Lufthansa. The aircraft was manufactured in 1960 and operated until 1978, when it was decommissioned and subsequently parked at the airport.
Boeing 707-430 Lufthansa D-ABOB had a length of 44.4 meters and a wingspan of 39.9 meters. Its maximum take-off weight was 142,000 kg and it had a capacity for 179 passengers in standard configuration. The aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3B engines, which allowed it to reach a maximum speed of 975 km/h and a range of up to 8,100 km.
The Boeing 707-430 was the first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic without a stopover, opening the door for the global aviation industry. Today, this model is still used as a military tanker and for cargo flights, but most of the original pieces have already been retired.
