AeroClassics 1:400 Series AC411323
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 Diecast Model
Continental Airlines, N531TX | Limited Edition
120
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, registered N531TX, flew for Continental Airlines as part of the carrier's substantial DC-9 fleet supporting domestic U.S. routes from Continental's hub airports during the 1970s and 1980s. Continental operated one of the larger DC-9 fleets among American carriers for decades, with aircraft like N531TX supporting the airline's short-haul domestic network before Continental's fleet modernization toward Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft, part of the carrier's broader transformation through multiple ownership changes, a 1983 bankruptcy filing, and eventual turnaround under CEO Gordon Bethune in the 1990s.
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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