{"product_id":"fokker-50-avianca-colombia-ph-avj-1-200-geminijets","title":"Fokker 50 Avianca Colombia PH-AVJ 1:200 Diecast by GeminiJets","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCelebrate the history of regional aviation with this 1:200 scale Fokker 50 diecast aircraft model featuring the classic Avianca Colombia livery and registration PH-AVJ. Produced by GeminiJets as part of its Gemini 200 series, this detailed model recreates the distinctive twin-engine turboprop that served regional airline networks around the world.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the Netherlands as the successor to the highly successful Fokker F27 Friendship, the Fokker 50 combined the proven high-wing regional-airliner configuration with more modern Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney Canada turboprop engines, updated avionics and aerodynamic improvements. Its ability to operate efficiently on shorter regional routes made the aircraft well suited to connecting communities beyond major international hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing an important European regional airliner with the colors of one of Latin America's most historic airlines, this model offers particular appeal to collectors of Fokker aircraft, Avianca memorabilia, Colombian aviation and classic commercial airliners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:200 scale Fokker 50 commercial aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvianca Colombia livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration PH-AVJ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemini 200 Series by GeminiJets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue-to-scale detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo opening components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiecast metal with some plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate length: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate wingspan: 5.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFokker 50\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed by Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker as a successor to the successful F27 Friendship. Introduced during the 1980s, it retained the familiar high-wing configuration of its predecessor while incorporating newer \u003cstrong\u003ePratt \u0026amp; Whitney Canada PW125B turboprop engines\u003c\/strong\u003e, updated avionics and aerodynamic improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned primarily for short- and medium-distance regional service, the Fokker 50 became an important aircraft for airlines needing to connect smaller communities with larger transportation hubs. Its turboprop configuration made it particularly suitable for relatively short routes where larger jet aircraft were less economical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvianca\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies an important place in Latin American aviation history. Founded in Colombia in 1919, its heritage extends back to the earliest years of commercial aviation. Over subsequent decades, Avianca developed an extensive domestic and international network connecting Colombia with destinations throughout the Americas and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft such as the Fokker 50 played an important role in regional airline operations by connecting smaller markets with major cities, making this model representative of an era when turboprops were a familiar sight across regional aviation networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fokker 50 traces its design heritage to the \u003cstrong\u003eFokker F27 Friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most successful European turboprop airliners of its era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite its name, the Fokker 50 was not simply an updated interior version of the F27; it incorporated substantial changes to its engines, propellers, aerodynamics and onboard systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvianca's history dates to \u003cstrong\u003e1919\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the airline roots stretching back more than a century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurboprop aircraft such as the Fokker 50 can be especially efficient on shorter regional routes where the speed advantage of a jet is less significant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GeminiJets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53924419010874,"sku":"G2AVA1500","price":87.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1229\/4202\/files\/G2AVA1500-L__53599.1786646930.1200.1200.jpg?v=1787092945","url":"https:\/\/bigboytoysus.com\/es\/products\/fokker-50-avianca-colombia-ph-avj-1-200-geminijets","provider":"Big Boy Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}