C-121G Super Consellation 1/200 Die Cast Model – HL9025 1:200 scale Metal by Hobby Master

C-121G Super Consellation 1/200 Die Cast Model “NASA” NASA 421, Maryland 1969

Features

• Model is approximately 7″ long with a 7.5″ wingspan
• Die cast metal construction with some plastic components
• Accurate markings and insignia
• Includes pilot figure
• Optional-position landing gear
• Display stand included

The C-121 Constellation is a military transport and reconnaissance aircraft derived from the iconic Lockheed L-749 and L-1049 Super Constellation airliners. Introduced in the late 1940s, the C-121 served with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy in a variety of roles, including cargo transport, personnel movement, and airborne early warning. Powered by four Wright R-3350 radial engines, it combined long range, high altitude capability, and reliability, making it ideal for transoceanic operations. Distinctive for its elegant triple-tail design and graceful, curved fuselage, the C-121 was both functional and visually striking. Later variants, such as the EC-121 Warning Star, were equipped with powerful radar systems for surveillance and command missions during the Cold War. The C-121 played a vital role in bridging the gap between World War II-era transports and modern jet-powered military aircraft.