AeroClassics 1:400 Series AC411146
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 Diecast Model
SAS, LN-RLS | Limited Edition
80
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 LN-RLS and named "Londin Viking" with SAS Scandinavian Airlines, delivered to the carrier in November 1967 but remaining with SAS for only about one year before moving on to other operators. SAS's naming tradition of appending "Viking" to Nordic place names or historical figures across its fleet continued for decades, giving each aircraft an individual Scandinavian identity that traveled with it between operators, and LN-RLS's brief single-year tenure with the airline reflects the common practice among 1960s jet operators of quickly reselling aircraft as fleet requirements and rapidly evolving route networks demanded flexibility.
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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