Scale: 1/100
Length: 24"
Wingspan: 20.5"
Code: MCSS09W066

The first model of the Boeing 767 family, the 767-200 was launched in 1978 and entered service with United Airlines in 1982. This model is used mainly for continental routes such as New York City to Los Angeles. The 767-200 typically is outfitted with 181 seats in a 3-class layout or 224 in a 2-class layout. All -200 models have a capacity limit of 255 due to exit-door limitations. An additional exit door can be specified when the aircraft is ordered to allow for up to 290 seats in a high-capacity, all-coach (30 in pitch 2+4+2) layout. Its main competition was the Airbus A300 and A310. Some 767-200 models were later converted to the -200ER specification; and since March 2005 Israel Aircraft Industries holds a supplemental type certificate for conversion of 767-200s to 767-200SF (Special Freighter) specification.

One of the Boeing 767's variants was the Boeing 767-200 AST. The Airborne Surveillance Testbed (AST) project is a key element of the US Department of Defense Ballistic Missile Defense Organisation (BMDO). The AST collects infrared optical data on theatre and intercontinental ballistic missiles, thereby helping in the development of effective defence systems. Additionally, the AST provides an airborne testbed platform for developing and demonstrating anti-ballistic missile sensors and systems.Boeing was awarded the initial contract in July 1984. Formerly called the Airborne Optical Adjunct (AOA), the system initially was developed as a technology demonstrator programme to determine whether airborne optical sensors could provide early warning and tracking of enemy intercontinental ballistic missiles and their warheads. The AOA programme was later renamed AST and the programme focus changed to data-gathering and issue resolution for ballistic missile defence.Under contract with the US Army's Space and Strategic Defense Command, Boeing Defense and Space Group has modified a 767 model commercial jet aircraft to carry a long-wave infrared sensor housed in a cupola atop the Model 767's fuselage. It is hoped that the infrared sensors will be able to detect a wide range of objects as they generate heat entering the earth's atmosphere and be able to discriminate warheads from other debris that may re-enter with them. Subcontractors to Boeing are Raytheon, who are the sensor developer and Harris Corp for the Nighthawk onboard data processor.The 767 AST is being used in a series of experimental system test and evaluation flights designed to collect infrared data needed by developers of missile defence systems.