Dragon 1/144 GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT OF JAPAN 747-400 [14702]

Barcode: 0 89195 14702 8
Packaging: 10 Pieces per carton
Box Size: 20.9 x 13" x 3.9"

Features:
- Full cockpit interior details - pilots' seats and instrument panel
- Intricate passenger seating and staircase for upper compartment included
- Intricate cargo deck produced
- Upper and lower compartments included in 747-400
- Detailed fuselage presented true to scale and w/correct shape
- Cabin doors molded w/hollow windows
- Jet exhausts w/transparent parts authentically represented
- Clear wings w/preformed structural members visible
- Wings are correctly shaped
- Landing gear can be assembled in taxiing or folded position

Air Force One, the US president's customized aircraft, is very famous, but perhaps not so well known is the fact that Japan also operates a similar aircraft type. Japan ordered two Boeing 747-400 aircraft in 1987 and they were delivered in 1991. These dedicated government aircraft are used to transport the emperor, prime minister or high-level dignitaries when they travel overseas on official business. They generally travel together, with one aircraft carrying the VIPs, while the second aircraft serves as a backup and transports maintenance personnel. Capable of carrying 140 people, they can also be used for emergency evacuations or for deploying Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. They are currently operated by the Special Airlift Group, 701st Squadron, of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), from Chitose Airbase. The aircraft carry a distinctive livery of red and gold stripes with a red sun insignia on the tail and wings.

Dragon is offering a 1/144 scale plastic kit of the Japanese Air Force One. This is the second large aircraft kit from the company, and the form of the Boeing 747-400 aircraft is accurately reproduced. The model also includes a full interior. As the model employs Dragon's innovative cutaway sections, the interior can be fully viewed. The stunning model has a full set of decals from Cartograf to replicate this Japan Air Force One's markings. This is an interesting subject and the display stand included with the model exhibits it to best effect.