McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Commercial Aircraft "American Airlines" (N495AA) Silver with Blue and Red Stripes (Snap-Fit) 1/150 Plastic Model by Skymarks
Brand new plastic snap-fit model McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Commercial Aircraft "American Airlines" (N495AA) Silver with Blue and Red Stripes (Snap-Fit) 1/150 plastic model by Skymarks. Brand new box. Authentic markings. True-to-scale detail. Includes display stand. Simple snap-fit design. Vintage style packaging. Officially licensed product. Contains 10 detailed parts. Highly realistic snap-fit model. Made of durable plastic material. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately L-11.75 W-8.75 inches assembled. Each model arrives with the fuselage wings engines and tail surfaces packaged separately and can be easily snapped together in minutes with no paint or glue required. HISTORY ASPECTS:The American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 registered N495AA was an iconic member of the airlines "Super 80" fleet. Introduced in the 1980s the MD-80 series became a workhorse for American Airlines serving both domestic and short-haul international routes. N495AA like many of its peers donned the airlines classic polished aluminum livery with bold red white and blue stripes symbolizing the elegance and professionalism synonymous with American Airlines during this era. This livery became instantly recognizable and is fondly remembered by aviation enthusiasts.Known for its reliability and efficiency the MD-80 series helped American Airlines dominate the skies in the late 20th century. N495AA operated from major hubs such as Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago O’Hare connecting passengers to cities across North America. Its narrow-body design and powerful Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines made it ideal for short to medium-haul operations balancing passenger capacity with performance. By the 1990s American Airlines MD-80 fleet had become one of the largest in the world cementing