Allegheny Airlines DC-9-30 Die-Cast Model

Painted with the stunning livery of Allegheny Airlines.

One of the most highly developed aircraft in history, the Douglas DC-9 was intended to compete in the short-range aircraft market. Featuring the recognizable T-tail and rear mounted engines of contemporary airliners, it was created with longer, stretched fuselages in mind. Delivered in 1969 to Allegheny Airlines, this aircraft was one of the enlarged DC-9-30 models, registered N967VJ. Most prolific aircraft in their fleet, 89 30-series aircraft were active for Allegheny over the following decades. Painted red, white, and blue over a polished silver underbody, each one was both stunning and recognizable.

Features:

• An authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Detailed landing gear with rolling wheels
• Included display stand
• Measures 7”l with a 5.5” wingspan at 1:200 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Introduced in 1967 with several launch customers, the Douglas DC-9-30 aircraft was much longer and well equipped than the DC-9-10 it was developed from. Seating 105 passengers in a single-aisle configuration, it could fly up to 1,900 miles at speeds greater than 500 mph. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9 turbofans, the aircraft had 29,000 lbs of thrust available, with takeoff weights exceeding 120,00 lbs. Produced for 4 decades between 1965 and 2006, 970 units were manufactured, most common of which was the DC-9-30 variant at 662 examples. Five times more popular than the early -10 and -20 models, the dash-30 series would continue its momentum into the 21st century with subsequent upgrades. Though expected to be phased out in the 21st century by most of its operators, late model DC-9-50 aircraft were still active for Delta until 2014 as part of their merger with Northwest Airlines. As of 2025, two dozen aircraft are still in operation for Aeronaves TSM and African Express.