TWA Douglas DC-2 1/200 "The Lindbergh Line," 1935.

Douglas DC-2 1/200 Die Cast Model: TWA "The Lindbergh Line," 1935. NC13784 1/200 scale die-cast metal with minimal use of plastic. All markings are tampo (pad) applied, no decals to discolor or flake. Free-spinning propellers. Rolling wheels. Landing gear can be removed or added. Model comes with a display stand. A brief history of the aircraft type and the airline is supplied with each model. The DC-2 (Douglas Commercial 2) was developed to compete with Boeing’s 247. With the success of the DC-1, Douglas decided to build on it. The two Douglas aircraft had similar shapes but the DC-2 had more powerful engines that made it capable of longer flights at faster speeds. The DC-2 was two feet longer and could carry two more passengers. The DC-2 (Douglas Commercial 2) was developed to compete with Boeing’s 247. With the success of the DC-1, Douglas decided to build on it. The two Douglas aircraft had similar shapes but the DC-2 had more powerful engines that made it capable of longer flights at faster speeds. The DC-2 was two feet longer and could carry two more passengers. The DC- 2 was an immediate success and became the first Douglas airliner to enter service with a non-U.S. airline. Between 1934 and 1937 Douglas built 156 DC-2’s. Douglas DC-2 NC13784 began service with TWA (Trans Western Airlines) on May 18, 1934. The airline started as TAT (Transcontinental Air Transport) that called their self “The Lindbergh Line”. After a merger with Western Air Express the name became Trans Western Airlines (TWA). In 1950 the “W” was changed to “World”. On April 22, 1942 NC13784 was sold to Northeast Airlines but on July 22, 1942 it was impressed by the U.S. military as C- 32A 42-65579. On November 3, 1944 the aircraft was sold as surplus to TACA Airlines. Specifications Douglas DC-2 First flight - May 11, 1934 Number produced – 156 Crew – 2 or 3 Dimensions Length – 62.5 ft (19.1m) Wingspan – 85 ft (25.9 m) Height – 15 ft 10 in (4.8 m) Weights Empty – 12,455 lbs (5,560 kg) Maximum – 18,560 lbs (8,420 kg) Performance Engines – 2 x Wright Cyclone GR-F53 9-cylinder radial producing 730 hp (540 kW) per engine Maximum speed – 210 mph @ 6,800 ft (338 km/h) Range – 1,085 miles (1,750 km) Service ceiling – 22,750 ft (6,930 m) Rate of climb – 1,030 ft/min (310 m/min)