1/81 285-29 Aurora Aero Commander 680
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
Ex-Comet molds. 1963 hard box issue. Comet (and Aurora) issued this kit in two sizes; this is the smaller of the two scales. NOTE: Kit is 100% complete but has assembly. Fuselage is assembled. Engine nacelles and props have been assembled. Some decals have been applied. Quality of work is very good. Ideal builder. The Aero Commander was a state-of-the-art twin engine light transport in the early 1960s. It was built by Aero Design and Engineering Co. of Bethany, Oklahoma. It was the first twin engine aircraft to be used the the President of the United States and was in Presidential service in the early 1960s. This high performance 5 to 7 place was popular with business travelers and had a range of 1,050 miles and a ceiling of 22,000 feet. The Aero Commander led to the Jet Commander, which became the IAI 1121 through 1124 Westwind Business Jet. Aero Commanders can still be seen at some airports in excellent condition, but many are neglected as newer aircraft are in favor.
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