Description
Gemini 250 US Air MD-82 is a Gemini Jets die-cast metal model completely assembled in 1/250 scale. Gemini diecast model jets use aircraft manufacturers' blueprints and Pantone? color charts to assure accurate duplication of their replicas. Gemi Jets range of scale diecast metal airliner replicas represent the world's airlines both past and present. Gemini Jets 1:250 scale models are highly collectible and are all limited editions. As with all Jemin Jets limited edition collectibles, it is our policy not to reissue models which have previously sold out. Gemin Jets have gone to great lengths to provide you a diecast metal airliner that replicates your favorite aircraft, without sacrificing accuracy. Once the item is sold out, it will become a rare collectible plane. Dont miss the opportunity to acquire one of these, they would look fantastic on a desk.= History =The MD80 is a growth variant of the popular DC-9 series of transports. The program was launched in August of 1977 with the first flight occurring on 18 October, 1979. With the well-established line of DC-8, DC-9 and DC-10 transports, McDonnell Douglas had amassed a huge customer base. The relationship with these customers blessed the manufacturer with what would become McDonnell Douglas best selling jet airliner in the company history. First launched with Swissair and Austrian airlines in Europe, orders for the DC-9-81 (initial designation) soon followed from airlines the world over. Featuring substantial improvements over the classic venerable DC-9s, enhancements included a stretched fuselage, more powerful engines, modernized interior and all new wing offering better range. A later model, designated the DC-9-82 would increase power and range further. In order to better identify the DC-9-80 series of aircraft with the manufacturers true initials, the moniker was changed to the MD80. With the change, the DC-9-81 and DC- 9-82 became the MD81 & MD82 respectively. Later versions of the MD80 line included the MD83 and MD87 that also featured various improvements. The final version of the MD80 series was the MD88, which featured a full EFIS Glass Cockpit. With the announcement of Boeings purchase ofMcDonnell Douglas in late 1996, changes were forthcoming. Boeings cost to manufacture two similar lines of aircraft (the MD80 and 737) led to the decision to terminate the MD80 series of aircraft in 1999. The final production of the once popular MD80 twinjet ended with the 1191st airframe in early 2000.
