JC Wings 1:200 Series SA2065 Airbus A320neo Diecast Model Spirit Airlines, N986NK | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Airbus A320neo | | 7.5" | | 6.75" |
Airbus A320-271N, registered N986NK, flies for Spirit Airlines wearing a "Super Nintendo World" special livery featuring Mario Bros. characters, part of a promotional partnership tied to the opening of Nintendo-themed attractions at Universal theme parks. The eye-catching design has made the aircraft a favorite among aviation photographers and model collectors, appearing on routes across Spirit's US domestic and Caribbean network. Spirit Airlines has used special character liveries like this one to generate marketing buzz and social media attention, complementing the airline's ultra-low-cost brand identity with occasional high-profile promotional partnerships with major entertainment properties.
Designed as a short/medium range narrow-body airliner to compete with the Boeing 737, the Airbus A320 was first flown on February 22nd, 1987. The A320 features side stick controllers and glass cockpit and was the world's first airliner to use use a digital fly-by-wire control system. Controversially, the software includes "flight envelope protection" to prevent the pilot from exceeding safe flight parameters. The highly successful design rapidly led to the development of the shortened-fuselage A318 and A319, and lengthened-fuselage A321 derivatives. More than 4,500 of the A320 family have been produced, almost all of which are still in active service. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The JC Wings "1:200" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale.
JC Wings 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.
© Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.