Shuttle Carrier Aircraft

Adult space enthusiasts and aviation fans will find this 2,417-piece building set offers a detailed recreation of both the Boeing 747 carrier aircraft and NASA Space Shuttle Enterprise. The set captures the historic partnership between Boeing and NASA that enabled the shuttle programme's test flights.

The Boeing 747 model features functional 18-wheel landing gear that deploys using a rotating dial mechanism. The detachable NASA shuttle includes removable components including the tail cone, engines and landing gear, all of which can be stored within the carrier aircraft's cargo bay when not in use.

Display Features

The completed model measures 27 cm high, 63 cm long and 53.5 cm wide when the shuttle is mounted on the carrier. Both aircraft come with separate information plaques and the set includes a display stand for presentation. The shuttle can be displayed either mounted on the Boeing 747 or separately alongside it.

The building experience focuses on authentic details and mechanical functions rather than play features, making this primarily a display model for collectors interested in aerospace history and engineering.