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| | Code: BM-B-915-SW-IFB 
Price: $117.95
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| B-Models Aircraft B-915-SW-IFB
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 Diecast Model
Swissair, HB-IFB | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 | | 6.25" | | 5.25" |
Douglas DC-9-15, serial number 45732, entered service with Swissair as HB-IFB. Delivered in August 1966 and named "Obwalden," the aircraft joined Swissair's early short haul jet fleet for services throughout Switzerland and Europe. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines, the compact DC-9 offered fast and economical service on regional routes. Swissair operated HB-IFB only briefly before transferring it to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in 1968 as N119. It later served the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Marshals Service as N813TL. 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 B-Models "Aircraft" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale. B-Models diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.
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