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| | Code: JC-JC2USA213 
Price: $106.95
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| JC Wings 1:200 Series JC2USA213
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 Diecast Model
USAir, N933VJ | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 | | 7.25" | | 5.5" |
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31, registered N933VJ, flew for USAir as part of the carrier's substantial DC-9 fleet supporting domestic U.S. routes from USAir's East Coast hub network. USAir, formerly Allegheny Airlines, built one of the largest DC-9 fleets among American carriers through decades of regional consolidation, including its 1989 acquisition of Piedmont Airlines, before the carrier's eventual 2005 merger with America West Airlines and subsequent 2015 full integration into American Airlines. 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 JC Wings "1:200" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale. JC Wings diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.
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