Atlantic Airlines L-188 Electra (1:200) by Hobby Master Diecast Airplanes
Item Number: HL1004
In 1954 American Air Lines was in the market for a 75 to 100 passenger aircraft for its short to medium range domestic routes. In response Lockheed developed the low wing L-188 Electra powered by four sleek turboprops instead of the usual large radial engines or jet turbines. The combination of engine and the Hamilton Standard propeller offered a much more reliable and fuel efficient aircraft that could travel at 375 mph for 2000 miles at an altitude of 20,000 ' 25,000 feet. When production ended in 1961 there had been 170 Electras completed.
The airline was first formed as Atlantique Airways in 1994 as part of the Air Atlantique Group of Companies. They operated a contract and ad hoc cargo service mainly within Europe. In 2001 management performed a buy-in to the trading company and the airline became known as Atlantic Airlines Limited. In 2004 management was able to perform a full buy-out and purchased all the assets including aircraft and all essentials parts and equipment. Atlantic Airlines was based out of Coventry United Kingdom with a hub in Li'ge Belgium. Atlantic Airlines was under contract with the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency to provide a specially equipped Electra with to perform aerial spraying to combat oil spills at sea. They also specialize in transporting hazardous goods. An announcement that a merger would take place between Atlantic Airlines and West Air Sweden was made public in October 2004. The new airline name would be West Atlantic and their headquarters would be located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The alliance will create one of the largest cargo carriers in Europe and it will continue to use six Lockheed Electra L-188Cs as well as numerous other propeller and jet aircraft.
Specifications Lockheed Electra L-188C
Performance
Engines ' (4) Allison 501-D13 @ 3,750 hp at take-off
Fuel Capacity ' 6,940 gallons
Maximum Speed ' 448 mph
Cruise Speed ' 373 mph
Maximum Altitude - 28,400 ft
Range ' 3,500 miles
Weight
Maximum Take-off ' 116,000 lbs
Dimensions
Length ' 104 ft 6 ins.
Wingspan ' 99 ft