Daron Skymarks Boeing 767-200 Delta Airlines 1:200 Scale Plane

The SkyMarks 1/200 scale Delta Airlines Boeing 767-200 is a collectible snap-together model that features highly detailed graphics and markings for collectors. Measuring approximately 9-5/8-inches long with a 9-1/2-inch wingspan, the model is constructed from solid, substantial injection molded plastic components with a simple snap-fit design, allowing for easy assembly without the need for glue. The model is a true-to-scale reproduction of the actual aircraft and includes a display stand.

The wide-body, twin-engine Boeing 767 jetliner was introduced by the company to complement its larger Boeing 747 by serving specific markets that were not practical for or could not be served by the bigger plane. Although aesthetically somewhat conventional in appearance, the Boeing 767 enabled seven abreast cross seating and featured Boeing's first two-crew glass cockpit, which was jointly developed for the 757, not only permitting a common pilot type rating, but also doing away with the necessity for a flight engineer, forever changing the architecture of the cockpit.

The Boeing 767-200, known as "The Spirit of Delta," has quite an interesting history. According to Delta (deltamuseum.org), the airline industry was troubled by a weak economy, high fuel prices, and deregulation, and Delta posted its first net loss in 35 consecutive years. To show support and express their appreciation for the airline, Delta's employees, led by three flight attendants, spearheaded "Project 767" to raise $30 million dollars to pay for Delta's first Boeing 767, N102DA, christened "The Spirit of Delta," which commenced service in December 1982. The Spirit of Delta was flown by the airline for more than 23 years and was painted in special liveries to commemorate the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and Delta's 75th Anniversary in 2004. The aircraft was retired in March 2006 and now resides on display in Historic Hangar 2 at the Delta Museum.

The Boeing 767-200 has undergone several variants, including the extended range 767-200ER in 1984, the stretched 767-300 in 1986, and the extended range 767-300ER in 1988, which was the most popular variant of the line. Boeing then introduced its first freighter version of the 767 in 1995, the 767-300F, followed by the 767-400ER, a second stretched passenger version of the aircraft that was released in 2000.

Initially used for U.S. transcontinental flights, the Boeing 767 later expanded its operations after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) established the special flight regulations via ETOPS (Extended-Range Twin-Engine Operations Performance Standards), an acronym pertaining to established rules and parameters by which twin-engine aircraft must operate.

The SkyMarks 1/200 scale Delta Airlines Boeing 767-200 is a licensed product that captures the essence of the iconic aircraft, offering a highly detailed and collectible snap-together model for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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