GeminiJets Gemini 200 G2MID1190
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 Diecast Model
Midway Airlines, N1065T | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 | | 6.25" | | 5.25" |
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15, serial number 45770, operated by Midway Airlines as N1065T. The compact twinjet served the original Chicago-based Midway Airlines on domestic routes from its hub at Midway Airport. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines, the DC-9-15 offered rugged construction, dependable performance, and the ability to operate frequent services from relatively short runways. Midway Airlines grew rapidly after U.S. airline deregulation and used DC-9-family aircraft extensively before financial difficulties forced the carrier to cease operations in 1991. N1065T represents the classic short-haul jet that became closely associated with Midway's early network.
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.
Gemini's 1:200 scale DC-9 series jetliners have a higher metal content than almost any other 1:200 model. The fuselage features a solid all around seamless construction with pad-printed windows and doors, fine photo-etched antennas and glimmering jewel-cut anti-collision lenses on top and bottom. The solid metal wings feature subtle panel lines and integrated flap track fairings on the underside. The aft fuselage features all-metal tail surfaces and rear mounted engine nacelles with turbo fan details inside. The series covers the early DC-9s and the updated MD-80/90 Series with stretched fuselages and larger wings.
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The GeminiJets "Gemini 200" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale. Prized by collectors worldwide, Gemini define the benchmark by which other 1:200 aircraft brands are judged.
GeminiJets "Gemini 200" 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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