DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇭 Swissair — Douglas DC-9 — Schuco — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 15,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schuco |
| Article Number | 335 791 |
| EAN | n/a |
| 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 5 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 vintage Schuco die-cast model represents a Swissair Douglas DC-9 in the airline's classic red and white livery. The model features detailed markings including the distinctive Swiss cross on the tail fin, 'DC 9' tail registration, and 'SWISSAIR' titling along the fuselage. Made in Germany, this piece captures the essence of 1960s-70s European aviation with remarkable attention to detail despite its small scale. The model includes rolling wheels and displays the characteristic T-tail configuration of the DC-9 family.
The Douglas DC-9 was a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner developed by Douglas Aircraft Company in the 1960s. Swissair operated the DC-9 as part of its short to medium-haul fleet, serving European routes with efficiency and reliability. The aircraft typically measured 31.8 m in length with a wingspan of 28.5 m, though dimensions varied by variant. At 1:600 scale, this model measures approximately 5.3 cm in length with a wingspan of about 4.8 cm, making it a compact representation of this important aircraft type.
🇨🇭 About the Airline
Swissair was Switzerland's national airline from 1931 to 2002, known for its premium service and punctuality. The airline was often referred to as the 'Flying Bank' due to its financial stability and Swiss precision. Swissair operated DC-9 aircraft extensively on European routes during the 1960s through 1980s, making this model a significant piece of aviation history for collectors interested in classic European carriers.