A300B Lufthansa Airbus
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1978
- First catalogue reference
- 06176-4 in 14th Edition (1977)
- Box Type 5 artist
- Roy Cross
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Description
The short/medium-range, twin-engined European Airbus is a collective attempt by four governments – France, West Germany, Spain and the Netherlands – to break into the American-dominated market for large civil airliners. Seating 250-300 passengers, Air France began regular services with the Airbus in 1974 followed by Lufthansa in 1976. – Taken from the 14th edition catalogue (1977)
1983 edition catalogue, listed as A300B Airbus (Lufthansa) from A300B Luthansa Airbus.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as part of the Modern Airliners Special Editions range.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as A300B Airbus from A300B Airbus (Lufthansa).
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 6 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1978 |
| Catalogue Ref - 14th Edition (1977) | 06176-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 15th Edition (1978) | 06176-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 06176-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 17th Edition (1980) | 06176-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1982 Edition | 06176-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1983 Edition | 9 06176 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 6179 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 6179 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1989 Edition | 6179 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1990 Edition | 6179 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1992 Edition | 6179 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2002 Edition | 6179 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2003 Edition | 6179 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2004 Edition | 6179 |
| Artist on Box Type 5 | Roy Cross |
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