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| | Code: IF-IF932JM0723 
Price: $109.95
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| Inflight IF932JM0723
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 Diecast Model
Air Jamaica, 6Y-JIJ |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | | 7.25" | | 5.5" |
Douglas DC-9-32, operated by Air Jamaica as 6Y-JIJ. The aircraft served during an important era in commercial aviation, when airlines were rapidly expanding jet service and replacing older piston and turboprop equipment. Air Jamaica used aircraft such as 6Y-JIJ on scheduled passenger routes where the type's speed, capacity, and range matched contemporary traffic requirements. These classic airliners became familiar sights at major airports and helped establish the modern airline networks that followed. Although later designs offered quieter engines, lower fuel consumption, and more advanced avionics, the type earned a lasting reputation for dependable service and remains an important part of airline history. 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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