Toys and Models KS65TR Sabreliner Model 65 1/40 Scale Model Aircraft

The Sabreliner manufactured by North American is a mid size corporate jet. The airplane was successfully developed for both military and civil use. North American Aviation began work on the Sabreliner as a private venture but it was formally launched in August 1956 in response to the US Air Force s UTX (Utility Trainer Experimental) requirement for a utility jet aircraft capable of performing transport and combat readiness training missions. A civil configured prototype (designated NA264) flew for the first time on September 16 1958 powered by General Electric YJ85 turbojets. On June 29 1977 The Model 65 had its first flight. The Sabreliner 65 has an eight passenger interior with two forward facing chairs in the rear of the cabin four club seating chairs in the mid-cabin one place side facing divan on forward left hand side of cabin luggage area located on the right side of forward cabin. In 1981 the last production Model 65 S/N 465-076 was delivered to Acopian Technical.- SKU: TAM096

Manufacturer Part Number: KS65TR The Sabreliner is a mid-sized business jet developed by North American Aviation. It was named "Sabreliner" due to the similarity of the wing and tail to North American's F-86 Sabre jet fighter. This specific version is the civilian Model 65, which is a stretched version with newer engines and a new super-critical wing, 76 Model 65s were built. Other variants include military versions which are used by the US Air Force, US Navy and US Marine Corps. This handcrafted model is painstakingly molded from pressure cast composite resin by our skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail and makes a great gift for any veteran, aviation enthusiast or history buff. Scale: 1/40 scale model Wing Span (inches): 15 Length (inches): 14 Material: Resin Composite