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| | Code: IF-IF914EA1124 
Price: $125.95
Status: In Stock
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| Inflight IF914EA1124
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14 Diecast Model
Eastern Air Lines, N8912E | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14 | | 6.25" | | 5.25" |
Douglas DC-9-14, serial number 45829, entered service with Eastern Air Lines as N8912E in November 1966. The aircraft joined Eastern's expanding short haul jet fleet and operated domestic services throughout the eastern United States. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines, the compact DC-9 offered excellent performance and economical operation on shorter routes. N8912E transferred to Republic Airlines in 1979 and subsequently became part of Northwest Airlines following its 1986 merger with Republic. After an exceptionally long career, the aircraft was withdrawn from use at Marana, Arizona, in 2005 and was later scrapped. 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 Inflight 200 range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military transport aircraft. Inflight 200 diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- 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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