AeroClassics 1:400 Series AC411142
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 Diecast Model
Continental Airlines, N543NY | Limited Edition
125
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | | 3.5" | | 2.75" |
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, was registered as N543NY, having first flown on November 2, 1967, and delivered on December 23, 1967, and carried an extraordinary run of registrations and operators over its life: HB-IFG named "Valais" with Swissair, YV-881C with Venezuelan carrier LASER, N543NY and N17543 with New York Air, Eastern Air Lines, and Continental Airlines, and N543TX with Texas International. As part of Continental Airlines' substantial DC-9 fleet, N543NY supported the carrier's domestic short-haul network for years before eventually returning to Venezuela, where it was documented stored engine-less at Caracas as YV-881C in 2006, closing out nearly four decades of active airline service.
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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