{"product_id":"die-cast-model-swissair-douglas-dc-9-schuco-1-600-with-original-box","title":"DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇭 Swissair — Douglas DC-9 — Schuco — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eVintage Schuco 1:600 scale model of a Swissair Douglas DC-9 in classic red and white livery. Features detailed markings and rolling wheels. Made in Germany.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIVIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchuco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e335 791\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003en\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirline Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwissair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas DC-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 31.8 m (104 ft 5 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 28.5 m (93 ft 5 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 8.4 m (27 ft 7 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 Model Size (1:600)\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 5.3 cm (2.1 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: approx. 4.8 cm (1.9 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003en\/a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🇨🇭 About the Airline\u003cbr\u003eSwissair 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54380358992218,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/P8104968.JPG?v=1782903827","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/die-cast-model-swissair-douglas-dc-9-schuco-1-600-with-original-box","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}