C-141A Starlifter 1/108 Kit - Atlantis Kits A376
Features
- Built model is 16 long with a 17.5 wingspan
- Updated full color decals for 2 different versions
- Detailed landing gear
The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was a strategic airlifter used by the United States Air Force from 1965 to 2006. Designed to rapidly transport troops cargo and medical evacuees over long distances it featured a high-wing design four turbofan engines and a rear-loading ramp. The C-141 could carry up to 70000 pounds of cargo or over 150 troops. Known for its speed range and reliability it revolutionized air mobility during the Cold War and major conflicts like Vietnam and the Gulf War. The Starlifter was eventually replaced by the larger C-17 Globemaster III but its legacy in military logistics endures.
