V1:400 400015
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14 Diecast Model
Hughes Airwest, N948L | Limited Edition
436
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14 | | 3" | | 2.75" |
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Douglas DC-9-14, registered N948L, flew for Hughes Airwest as part of the carrier's fleet inherited from the 1968 three-way merger of Bonanza Airlines, Pacific Air Lines, and West Coast Airlines, later renamed Hughes Airwest in 1970 following billionaire Howard Hughes's acquisition of the combined company. Hughes Airwest operated an all-DC-9 fleet (alongside a handful of 727-200s and F-27s) connecting the western United States, Canada, and Mexico until the airline's 1980 merger into Republic Airlines, which itself later merged into Northwest Airlines in 1986. 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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