3D Design Deck 3DD0130

3D Design Deck 3DD0130 is a 1/400 scale plastic diecast model of the Beechcraft 1900D, registration N87557, operated by Silver Airways in United Express livery circa 2010.

United Express

United Express, founded in 1985, is the regional brand of United Airlines. Subsidiary airlines operating these services include Air Wisconsin, CommutAir, ExpressJet, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airways, and SkyWest Airlines.

Beechcraft 1900

The Beechcraft 1900 is an American twin-engine regional airliner that first flew on September 3, 1982, and entered service in February 1984. This aircraft found use in various roles, including freighter, corporate transport, and military applications.

Beechcraft developed the 1900 directly from the Super King Air to create a pressurised commuter liner designed to compete with the Swearingen Metro and the British Aerospace Jetstream. The aircraft can operate in all weather conditions from relatively short runways.

The 1900D, introduced in 1991, featured a “stand-up cabin,” allowing most passengers to walk upright. It is one of only two 19-seat airliners with this feature, the other being the British Aerospace Jetstream 31/32. With 439 units built, the 1900D became the most popular model in the series.

In total, Beechcraft built 695 airframes before the then-owner, Raytheon, ceased production in October 2002. The airliner remains in service with numerous airlines.

For airline operations, the cockpit crew consists of two pilots, while the passenger cabin can accommodate up to 19 passengers or carry up to 2,022 kg (4,458 lb) of cargo. It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engines, one mounted on each wing, driving four-bladed Hartzell propellers.