GEMINI KLM CARGO/MARTINAIR 747-400ERF 1/400 INTERACTIVE

GeminiJets 1/400 scale KLM Cargo/Martinair Boeing 747-400ERF diecast metal model is As Real as it Gets and measures approximately 6-7/8-inches long with a 6-7/16-inch wingspan. Manufactured as an officially licensed product by GeminiJets as a limited edition, highly collectible model, this KLM Cargo/Martinair Boeing 747-400ERF - Registration N176ME - has been meticulously recreated from Boeing's blueprints and features realistic landing gear and detailed printed graphics, assuring the utmost accuracy and superior quality. In addition, as one of Gemini's Interactive Series models, this aircraft model includes both an open and closed Nose and Cargo Bay Door attachment, which can be easily operated with the supplied tool. A Display Stand is not included and is sold separately - Gemini GJSTD777.

The Boeing 747-400 was a subsequent variant of the 747 aircraft line, whose lineage dates to February 9, 1969, when the first Boeing 747-100 took to the skies from Everett, Washington. The first Boeing 747-400 entered service with Northwest Airlines on February 9, 1989, fulfilling the world's airlines' requirement for being able to carry a considerable number of passengers over great distances in both safety and comfort. Until the advent of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-8i, which were subsequently introduced approximately two decades later, the 747-400 was the largest passenger airliner in the world.

Of the entire range of Boeing 747s manufactured, the 747-400 was the most successful of the 747 series types with 694 orders. While production of the 747-400 ended on March 15, 2007, the final 747-400F (the freighter version) was delivered on December 22, 2009.

Although some Boeing 747-400s have been replaced by the later 747-8i, the advancement in technology, efficiency and reliability of large twin-engine aircraft have made them the primary replacement aircraft for retiring 747-400s. However, even though many 747-400 aircraft have been phased out as passenger aircraft, it remains a very popular aircraft for hauling cargo.