DIE-CAST MODEL — ✈️ BWIA International — McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 25,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 904/40 |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | BWIA International |
| Aircraft Type | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 45.06 m (147 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 32.87 m (107 ft 10 in) Height: 9.02 m (29 ft 7 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 7.5 cm (3.0 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.5 cm (2.2 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This detailed 1:600 scale die-cast model represents a BWIA International McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80, manufactured by Schabak of Germany. The model features the distinctive white fuselage with yellow and blue cheatline characteristic of BWIA's livery during this era. Article number 904/40, this precision replica captures the sleek lines and T-tail configuration of the DC-9-80 series. The model is crafted with attention to authentic detailing including accurate markings and proportions.
The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80, later redesignated as the MD-80 series, was a stretched development of the original DC-9, featuring improved fuel efficiency and increased passenger capacity. BWIA International (British West Indian Airways, later BWIA Trinidad & Tobago Airways) operated these aircraft on Caribbean and international routes, providing essential connectivity for Trinidad and Tobago and neighboring islands. The DC-9-80 typically measures 45.1 meters in length with a wingspan of 32.9 meters, making it an ideal medium-range airliner for the region's route network.
🇹🇹 About the Airline
BWIA International was the national airline of Trinidad and Tobago, operating from 1940 until 2006. Known for its distinctive yellow and blue livery, BWIA served as a vital link between the Caribbean islands and international destinations including North America and Europe. The airline was a recognized symbol of Caribbean aviation heritage before ceasing operations and being succeeded by Caribbean Airlines.