DIE-CAST MODEL — ✈️ FedEx Express — McDonnell Douglas MD-11 — Schuco StarJets — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Schuco StarJets |
| Article Number | AH-MK-355 7624 |
| EAN | 4007864317624 |
| Airline Company | FedEx Express |
| Aircraft Type | McDonnell Douglas MD-11 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 200 ft 9 in (61.21 m) Wingspan: 169 ft 6 in (51.66 m) Height: 57 ft 9 in (17.60 m) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 12.2 cm (4.8 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.3 cm (4.1 in) |
| Registration | N609FE |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exceptional 1:500 scale die-cast model from Schuco's StarJets collection represents a FedEx Express McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft. Manufactured in 2003, this precision model features highly detailed printed graphics, realistic metal landing gear, and authentic FedEx livery in the iconic white, purple, and orange color scheme. The model showcases superior quality construction with 'As real as it gets' features, making it a highly collectible piece for aviation enthusiasts. The package includes both the MD-11 aircraft and a matching FedEx Express delivery van, creating a complete ground-to-air logistics scene.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is a wide-body tri-jet airliner that entered service in 1990. With a length of 200 ft 9 in and a wingspan of 169 ft 6 in, this aircraft was designed for long-haul cargo and passenger operations. The MD-11 features a distinctive third engine mounted at the base of the vertical stabilizer and has a maximum range of 7,400 miles with a cruising speed of 588 mph. FedEx Express operates one of the largest MD-11 fleets in the world, using these reliable aircraft for overnight package delivery across continents. The aircraft can accommodate either 323 passengers in typical mixed class configuration or 410 in high-density seating, though FedEx variants are configured exclusively for cargo operations.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
FedEx Express is an American cargo airline and the world's largest express transportation company, founded in 1971. Known for its reliable overnight delivery service and distinctive purple and orange branding, FedEx revolutionized the logistics industry with its hub-and-spoke distribution model. The company operates one of the world's largest aircraft fleets and remains highly collectible among aviation model enthusiasts.