AeroClassics 1:400 Series AC411027
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 Diecast Model
Aero Lloyd, D-ALLA | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | | 3.5" | | 2.75" |
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, was registered as D-ALLA with Aero Lloyd, the German charter and scheduled carrier. Aero Lloyd built a substantial charter and scheduled operation during the 1980s and 1990s supporting short and medium-haul European routes from German bases before the airline's 2003 bankruptcy and closure amid financial difficulties in the competitive German aviation market. Founded in 1980, Aero Lloyd grew to become one of Germany's larger independent charter operators, serving popular Mediterranean holiday destinations for German package tourists before rising fuel costs and intensifying competition from low-cost carriers eroded the profitability of its business model in the early 2000s.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed as a short-range twin-jet transport, the DC-9 was first flown on February 25th, 1965. Since shorter routes frequently required operation from small airports, the design focused on short-field performance. The most significant decision was to move the engines from under the wings to the tail, enabling the use of full-span flaps, reducing the possibility of foreign-object ingestion and lowering ground clearance for easier servicing at small terminals. The DC-9 spawned many variants leading to the MD-80, MD-90 and Boeing 717. In total, almost 2,500 aircraft were built over a period of more than 40 years. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The AeroClassics "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale. AeroClassics models are produced in extremely limited quantities, making them highly desirable to collectors.
AeroClassics 1:400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
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