MD-11 / UPS

MD-11 UPS airplane model. McDonnell Douglas embarked on a mission in 1978 to develop an aircraft that would surpass the DC-10 on the Long Beach production line. This ambitious goal led to the creation of the extraordinary MD-11 tri-jet in 1985. The MD-11 is essentially an enhanced version of the DC-10, featuring an extended body, advanced winglets, a brand new tail, a state-of-the-art two-pilot EFIS flight deck, and the option of General Electric CF6-80C or Pratt & Whitney PW4460 engines. With the MD-11P, which is designed solely for passengers, you can comfortbly accommodate up to 293 passengers or a whopping 405 passengers in single economy-class seating. Experience the thrill of reaching a maximum speed of 597 mph at an altitude of 27,000 feet, with a service ceiling of 32,600 feet and a tremendous range of 5,760 miles.

Mahogany wood. Scale: 1/144. Wingspan 14 1/2 inches, Length 17 inches.