DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇭 Swissair — Douglas DC-9 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 45,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 912/2 |
| EAN | 6011476523 |
| Airline Company | Swissair |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-9 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 31.8 m (104 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 28.5 m (93 ft 6 in) Height: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 5.3 cm (2.1 in) Wingspan: approx. 4.8 cm (1.9 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite 1:600 scale die-cast model from Schabak represents a Douglas DC-9 in the classic Swissair livery. The model features authentic Swissair markings with the distinctive red and white color scheme that made the airline instantly recognizable. With its original design and functional die-cast turnable wheels, this piece showcases fine attention to detail including precise airline logos, registration markings, and accurate proportions. The model is preserved in its original packaging, making it a valuable addition to any aviation enthusiast's collection.
The Douglas DC-9 was a highly successful twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner that served as a workhorse for many airlines from the 1960s onwards. Swissair, Switzerland's former national carrier known for its impeccable service and safety record, operated various DC-9 variants as part of its short to medium-haul fleet. The aircraft typically measured 31.8 meters in length with a wingspan of 28.5 meters, making this 1:600 scale model approximately 5.3 cm in length. The DC-9's distinctive rear-mounted engines and T-tail configuration made it one of the most recognizable aircraft of its era.
🇨🇭 About the Airline
Swissair was Switzerland's national airline from 1931 until 2002, renowned worldwide for its exceptional service quality and punctuality. Often called the 'Flying Bank' due to its financial stability and Swiss precision, Swissair was a symbol of Swiss excellence in aviation. Though the airline ceased operations in 2002, it remains an iconic name in aviation history and its memorabilia is highly sought after by collectors.