Herpa - Douglas C-53D-DO, Pan American World Airways "1950s, Clipperle", USA, 1/200

Product detailed description

Metal ready-made model Douglas C-53D-DO

Metal replica in 1/200 scale.

The colour scheme corresponds to Pan American World Airways ‘1950s, Clipperle’, USA.

Dimensions: length: 9.5 cm, wingspan: 14.5 cm

This model comes from the aviation edition of model manufacturer Herpa. The model is on a chassis without a stand.

Douglas DC-3 Dakota / C-47 Skytrain
The Douglas DC-3 (civilian version) and C-47 Skytrain (military version) are two versions of the same aircraft, which were developed in 1935 by the Douglas Aircraft Company in the USA. The DC-3/C-47 became one of the most successful and influential transport aircraft in aviation history. The DC-3 was designed for civil aviation, where it became a pioneer of the modern age of commercial aviation. Its capabilities enabled aviation to transition from relatively slow and uncomfortable aircraft to fast, reliable and comfortable aircraft. The DC-3 was very popular with airlines around the world and flew until the end of the 20th century. The C-47 Skytrain was a key aircraft during World War II and was used to transport troops, materials, equipment and wounded personnel. After the war, the aircraft was used in many civilian roles, including air transport, agriculture and forestry. The C-47 Skytrain was manufactured until 1945. In total, more than 16,000 of these aircraft were produced.