GeminiJets Gemini Jets GJAAL1566
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 Diecast Model
American Airlines, N904RA |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 | | 3.5" | | 2.75" |
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31, operated by American Airlines as N904RA. The compact twinjet originally served Reno Air and joined American's fleet after its 1999 acquisition of the western carrier. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines, the DC-9-30 offered rugged construction, good short-field performance, and quick turnaround capability. American inherited only a small number of DC-9s through the Reno Air transaction, making aircraft such as N904RA unusual members of its otherwise large Boeing and McDonnell Douglas narrowbody fleet. The type's American career was brief as the airline quickly standardized around more numerous aircraft families.
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 GeminiJets "Gemini Jets" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:400 scale. Prized by collectors worldwide, Gemini define the benchmark by which other 1:400 aircraft brands are judged.
GeminiJets "Gemini Jets" 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.
- Optional presentation stand available (sold separately) to display the aircraft "in flight".
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