AeroClassics 1:400 Series ACGHA1207
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 Diecast Model
Ghana Airways, 9G-ADT | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 | | 4" | | 2.75" |
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51, registered 9G-ADT, flew for Ghana Airways as part of the West African flag carrier's fleet of DC-9s supporting domestic Ghanaian routes and regional West African connections. Ghana Airways operated as the country's national carrier for decades, connecting Accra to regional destinations across West Africa before the airline's financial difficulties led to its 2004 closure and eventual replacement by newer Ghanaian carriers. As part of this historic fleet, 9G-ADT supported Ghana Airways' role as one of West Africa's significant flag carriers during the airline's operational decades.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed as a short-range twin-jet transport, the DC-9 was first flown on February 25th, 1965. Since shorter routes frequently required operation from small airports, the design focused on short-field performance. The most significant decision was to move the engines from under the wings to the tail, enabling the use of full-span flaps, reducing the possibility of foreign-object ingestion and lowering ground clearance for easier servicing at small terminals. The DC-9 spawned many variants leading to the MD-80, MD-90 and Boeing 717. In total, almost 2,500 aircraft were built over a period of more than 40 years. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The AeroClassics "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale. AeroClassics models are produced in extremely limited quantities, making them highly desirable to collectors.
AeroClassics 1:400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
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