DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇩🇪 Lufthansa — DC 10 — McDonnell Douglas — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 60,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 902/1 |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | Lufthansa |
| Aircraft Type | McDonnell Douglas DC-10 |
| 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 (1:500) Length: approx. 11.1 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This detailed die-cast model represents a Lufthansa McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in the airline's classic livery. Manufactured by Schabak (model 902/1), this precision replica captures the distinctive tri-jet configuration with its characteristic tail-mounted third engine. The model features Lufthansa's iconic white fuselage with blue text branding, complete with the famous crane logo on the tail fin. The craftsmanship includes molded window details, accurately positioned door markings, and realistic engine nacelles. Made in Germany, this collectible piece showcases the attention to detail that Schabak was known for during this era of die-cast aviation models.
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a wide-body tri-jet airliner that revolutionized long-haul air travel when it entered service in 1971. Designed to compete with the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, the DC-10 featured three powerful engines (two wing-mounted and one in the tail) and could carry up to 380 passengers in high-density configurations. The aircraft measures approximately 55.5 meters (182 feet) in length with a wingspan of 50.4 meters (165 feet). Lufthansa operated the DC-10 extensively on transatlantic and intercontinental routes throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, making it an integral part of the German carrier's long-haul fleet expansion.
🇩🇪 About the Airline
Lufthansa is Germany's flagship carrier and one of the world's leading airlines, founded in 1953 (originally established in 1926). As a founding member of the Star Alliance, Lufthansa operates a global network connecting hundreds of destinations worldwide from its main hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. The airline is renowned for its punctuality, service quality, and distinctive yellow-and-blue crane logo, symbolizing reliability and German engineering excellence.