Model, Static, Sikorsky S-40, Pan American Airways

Full view of a silver seaplane model. Four propellers sit below one large wing held up by metal struts. There are three tail fins, two vertical and one horizontal. NC-80V is written on the wing in black.

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.

Physical Description

Wood and metal display model of a Pan American Airways System Sikorsky S-40 four radila engine, high-wing, seaplane transport in an overall silver and black livery. Complete with display base. 1:48 scale. Circa 1950.

Credit Line

Gift of Juan T. Trippe

Date

c. 1950

Inventory Number

A19791467000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Aircraft

Materials

Wood

Non-Magnetic Metal

Paint

Plastic

Dimensions

Model: 16.8 x 48.3 x 72.7cm (6 5/8 in. x 19 in. x 28 5/8 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

America by Air

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv951a672d0-4ce2-490c-8de3-54edcdfac7cf

Record ID

nasm_A19791467000