Swissair McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62CF (diecast 1:200, Inflight 200)

  • McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62CF
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  • Inflight 200
  • 1:200
  • Showcase model / No engine
  • diecast
  • Swissair
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  • In near mint condition
  • Original packaging exists
  • Not for sale
Limited edition
 

The DC 8-62 was designed as a long-haul aircraft with a very large range . She got a longer fuselage and improved / extended wing than its predecessor version DC 8-50 .
The model shown here is that of a combined passenger cargo aircraft , identified by the cargo door in the front left part of the aircraft .

Technical specifications:
4 Pratt & Whithney JT3D - 3B engines with 80 kN ( 8200kp ) thrust
Cruising speed: 860 km / h
Range: 13700 km
Crew: Cockpit 3 / cabin 7
Passengers : 152 ( at the subsidiary Balair ( charter airline ) : 201 )
Distance use : Africa, Asia , North and South America


HB - IDK was delivered to Swissair in August 1969, was called the " Matterhorn " .
She stood by December 1981 at the application and was then sold through a broker to the Peruvian Air Force .

Author: Oldtimer


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