United Airlines Boeing 737-500 Battleship Die-Cast Model

Painted in the “Battleship Gray” livery of 1993.

Delivered in July of 1992 to United Airlines, N936UA was one of the first aircraft in the operator’s fleet to display the colors of their 1993 rebrand. Replacing the prominently orange and blue design penned by Saul Bass, “Battleship Gray” featured dark colors and an all new “Tulip” emblem with red, white, and blue as the primary colors. Flying for the next 16 years, extensive commonality with their existing fleet kept the aircraft active until the merger with Continental Airlines. Withdrawn from service in 2009 and stored at Tupelo Regional Airport in Mississippi, N936UA is now succeeded the 737NG and Airbus A320 for short-haul duties.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Detailed landing gear
• Rolling wheels
• Display stand included
• Measures 6.25”l with a 5.5” wingspan at 1:200 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Introduced as part of Boeing’s 2nd-generation 737 design, the 737-500 was the shortest and most fuel-efficient aircraft of their successful twin-engine platform. Performing its first flight in June of 1989 and receiving certification in February of 1990, it soon became the direct replacement for earlier 737-200s. Fitted with up to 132 seats, it measures just 102 ft in length compared to the larger 120 ft of 737-400 models, resulting in increased climb rate and range. Powered by two CFM International CFM-56 engines, it can cruise at 544 mph for up to 2,710 miles non-stop. For current operators of both 737-300 and 400 variants, the 737-500 also offers great commonality with its larger siblings, decreasing financial burden as pilots and aircrew don’t need to be retrained on their duties.