Douglas VC-9C US Government 3D model

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This high-poly model is constructed almost to scale and boasts a few percent discrepancy from actual dimensions. It features intricate exterior details, including radio antennas and pitot tubes, with landing gear also receiving moderate attention. The model comes fully textured, complete with materials and textures. Additionally, it offers animatable components like ailerons, flaps, elevators, rudder, landing gear, landing gear doors, and turbines. Available in various formats for instant download, this DC-9-20 model is offered in multiple liveries. The DC-9-50 series emerged as an extended version of the DC-9-40, featuring 8'2" added to the center fuselage. This variant accommodated up to 125 passengers and was powered by 2 Pratt and Whitney JT8D-15 or JT8D-17 engines, providing thrusts of 16,000 or 16,500 pounds each. Deliveries started in 1975 with Eastern Airlines receiving the first one. The DC-9-50's military version was christened C-9-50 for US armed forces. Post-acquisition by McDonnell, several variants were developed as the MD-80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90. Ultimately, Boeing created the final variant as the Boeing 717 after acquiring McDonnell Douglas.