DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇫🇷 UTA (Union de Transports Aériens) — McDonnell Douglas DC-10 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 15,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 902/107 |
| EAN | 4013288518732 |
| Airline Company | UTA (Union de Transports Aériens) |
| 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 (1:600) Length: approx. 9.3 cm (3.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.4 cm (3.3 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 replica from Schabak captures a UTA (Union de Transports Aériens) McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in the airline's distinctive livery. The model features the iconic white fuselage with bold blue 'UTA' lettering along the side, complemented by lime green accent stripes near the doors and windows. The tail displays the airline's striking blue and white design. Made in Germany by Schabak, this model represents excellent craftsmanship with accurate proportions and fine detailing of this wide-body trijet aircraft. Article number 902/107 makes this a collectible piece for aviation enthusiasts.
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a wide-body trijet airliner that revolutionized long-haul air travel when introduced in the 1970s. This three-engine configuration, with one mounted under each wing and one in the tail, made it instantly recognizable. The DC-10 could carry up to 380 passengers depending on configuration and had a range of approximately 10,000 km. It became a workhorse for many international carriers throughout the 1970s and 1980s. At 1:600 scale, this model measures approximately 9.3 cm in length with a wingspan of around 8.4 cm, perfectly capturing the aircraft's distinctive silhouette.
🇫🇷 About the Airline
UTA (Union de Transports Aériens) was a major French airline that operated long-haul international routes, particularly serving destinations in Africa, the Pacific, and Asia. Founded in 1963, UTA was known for its distinctive blue and white livery and quality service on intercontinental routes. The airline merged with Air France in 1992, bringing an end to its independent operations but leaving a lasting legacy in French aviation history.