What did the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transport?

The modified Boeing 747 carried the Space Shuttle piggyback between various NASA landing sites.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, 10360 is a pure aircraft model with no minifigures included.

How many pieces does the set have?

The set has 2,417 pieces made from 535 unique parts.

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Shuttle Carrier Aircraft

The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft was NASA's modified Boeing 747, used to ferry the Space Shuttle piggyback between landing sites and the launch centre. This LEGO® Icons model, with 2,417 pieces and no minifigures, recreates the distinctive aircraft in its recognisable white-and-grey NASA livery.

Set number: 10360
Year: 2025
Pieces: 2,417
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Icons
Different parts: 535

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 535

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (31)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

An aircraft built for unusual cargo

Instead of carrying passengers, this particular 747 spent decades carrying the Space Shuttle on its back, held in place by reinforced support structures strong enough to handle the immense stresses of flight. The model captures that unusual silhouette and is typically sold as a standalone set that pairs well with a separately available Space Shuttle model, letting builders recreate the historic piggyback configuration on a shelf. For collectors of space-themed sets, this fills a noticeable gap on the shelf.

NASA's colour scheme

White and light bluish grey form the large fuselage and its instantly recognisable livery, while black and dark bluish grey cover cockpit windows, engines and undercarriage detailing. With 535 distinct parts, the model captures plenty of fine detail across the engine nacelles, tail fin and distinctive nose, all without being built around any play functions. The clean, almost restrained colour scheme underlines the model's technical, documentary character. Small printed details add just enough visual interest without breaking the clean overall look.

A build for aviation fans

With no minifigures included, the whole build is focused on precisely recreating the aircraft's shape, which makes it especially appealing to fans of space and aviation history rather than casual builders. The wide wingspan and clearly defined fuselage mean the finished model reads instantly as the historic NASA aircraft even from a distance, with or without a shuttle displayed alongside it. Displayed on a shelf or hung from a ceiling, its scale gives it a real sense of presence.

Using the parts list

With 535 distinct parts, the full parts list on this page is worth checking to track down undercarriage pieces, engine shapes or large fuselage panels. That's especially useful if you plan to pair the model with a matching Space Shuttle set and want to know exactly which connecting elements are already on hand before you start. It makes planning the full piggyback display considerably easier ahead of time, especially if shelf space is limited.

FAQ

What did the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transport?: The modified Boeing 747 carried the Space Shuttle piggyback between various NASA landing sites.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, 10360 is a pure aircraft model with no minifigures included.
How many pieces does the set have?: The set has 2,417 pieces made from 535 unique parts.

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