AMERICAN AIRLINES DC-10-30

Historical Note:    Our DC-10-30 American model airplane is made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our craftsmen and artisans ensure finely handcrafted DC-10-30 American model airplane with precise blueprint details of the original airplane. The DC-10-30 American model airplane’s paint scheme, markings and parts are extremely accurate and complete, reflecting the true original DC-10-30 American model airplane. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod. This top-quality DC-10-30 American model airplane will surely mesmerize anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.

Scale:    1:100
W/S:      20.0    inches
Lgth:      21.5    inches

Item Number:    TMC-KDC10AAT                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Price:    $209.95

Historical Note Cont'd:    The DC-10-30 was the most common model variant of the DC-10.  It was the second long-range model after the -40 and was very popular with European flag carriers.

The DC-10-30 was produced from 1972 to 1988 and was delivered to 38 different customers, including Lufthansa, Swissair, VARIG, KLM and Iberia were among the largest customers.  Its maiden flight was August 29, 1970.  The intercontinental range  DC-10-30 introduced more powerful engines, additional fuel tanks and a third main undercarriage unit.  The DC-10-30 incorporates three 218kN CF6-50As, 226.9kN CF6-50Cs or 233.5kN CF6-50C1s or C2s or 240.2kN CF6-50C2Bs.  The DC-10-30 has a maximum cruising speed of 982 km/h and a range of 7,505 km with max payload.

The primary users of the DC-10-30 are FedEx, Omni Air International, Arrow Air and Gemini Air Cargo.  Birman Bangaladesh Airlines operates five DC-10-30s as one of their primary passenger aircraft.