DIE-CAST MODEL — ☀️ Sun Country Airlines — McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 — Gemini Jets — 1:400 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 60,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:400 |
| Brand | Gemini Jets |
| Article Number | 3557365 |
| EAN | 4007864373659 |
| Airline Company | Sun Country Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 55.5 m (182 ft 1 in) Wingspan: 50.4 m (165 ft 4 in) Height: 17.7 m (58 ft 1 in) 📐 Model Size (1:400) Length: approx. 13.9 cm (5.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 12.6 cm (5.0 in) |
| Registration | N154SY |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite 1:400 scale diecast model represents a Sun Country Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15, manufactured by Gemini Jets in collaboration with Schuco. Part of the Limited Edition series and labeled as part of the 'Retro Jets Livery' collection, this precision model features the distinctive white fuselage with bold red and orange 'Sun Country' titles along the forward fuselage. The model showcases realistic metal landing gear, detailed printed graphics including passenger windows, and the airline's signature sun compass logo on the tail. Registration N154SY, construction number 48259, line number 357, this particular aircraft rolled out on April 3, 1981, and was delivered to Sun Country on December 24, 1997. Made in China under official license from Boeing Management Company, this collectible represents the highest quality in 1:400 scale aviation models.
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 was a specialized variant of the popular DC-10 trijet wide-body aircraft, specifically designed for hot and high operations with more powerful engines. The DC-10 family served as a workhorse for both passenger and cargo operations from the 1970s through the 2000s, known for its distinctive tri-jet configuration with one engine mounted on each wing and a third engine integrated into the vertical stabilizer. The real DC-10-15 measures approximately 55.5 meters in length with a wingspan of 50.4 meters, making this 1:400 scale model approximately 13.9 cm long with a 12.6 cm wingspan. Sun Country Airlines operated these aircraft on routes from their Minneapolis-St. Paul hub to vacation destinations across North America.
☀️ About the Airline
Sun Country Airlines is a Minneapolis-based U.S. carrier founded in 1983, specializing in leisure travel to warm-weather destinations. Known for its sun-themed branding and focus on vacation routes, the airline has operated various aircraft types including DC-10s during the 1990s and early 2000s. The carrier continues operations today as a low-cost airline serving destinations across the Americas.