V1:400 400012
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 Diecast Model
Ozark Air Lines, N970Z | Limited Edition
432
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 | | 3" | | 2.75" |
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Douglas DC-9-15, registered N970Z, was Ozark Air Lines' first-ever DC-9, delivered May 25, 1966, inaugurating the St. Louis-based carrier's transition to pure jet service across its Midwest network. The aircraft was involved in a March 27, 1968, mid-air collision with a small Cessna 150 while on approach to Lambert Field in St. Louis, landing safely with no injuries to its 49 occupants despite the fatal loss of the Cessna's two occupants. N970Z continued flying for Ozark until the airline's 1986 merger into TWA, remaining in TWA service until January 11, 2000, before being stored and eventually broken up at Victorville, California. 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 V1:400 Models range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale. V1:400 diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- 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 rotating wheels.
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