DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇫🇷 Air France — Concorde — Scale 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 45,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 607028 |
| EAN | 4013150607028 |
| Airline Company | Air France |
| Aircraft Type | Concorde |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 62.10 m (203 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 25.56 m (83 ft 10 in) Height: 11.40 m (37 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 12.4 cm (4.9 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.1 cm (2.0 in) |
| Registration | F-BVFB |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
⚠️ Please note: the sale includes the die-cast Concorde model, original box, and the original Air France Concorde document pouch/folder shown in the photographs.
The brown “Concorde” pouch illustrated in the images is an authentic Air France Concorde presentation/document holder, originally intended for travel documents and onboard paperwork.
📁 Additional original Air France Concorde document pouches, folders, and aviation memorabilia will be presented separately in future listings.
This exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model captures the legendary Air France Concorde in stunning detail. Manufactured with precision craftsmanship, this collectible features the iconic white livery with blue and red stripes that became synonymous with supersonic travel. The model includes accurate engine details, landing gear configuration, and the distinctive drooped nose that defined the Concorde's profile. Every aspect of this miniature has been carefully reproduced to honor one of aviation's most celebrated aircraft.
The Concorde revolutionized air travel as the world's first supersonic passenger airliner, capable of cruising at Mach 2.04 (over 2,180 km/h). Developed jointly by British and French aerospace manufacturers, it entered service in 1976 and operated for 27 years until 2003. The aircraft measured 62.10 m in length with a wingspan of 25.56 m and stood 11.40 m tall. Air France operated Concordes on prestigious transatlantic routes, making the journey from Paris to New York in under 3.5 hours. Its distinctive delta wing design and four Rolls-Royce/Snecma Olympus engines made it instantly recognizable and eternally iconic.
🇫🇷 About the Airline
Air France is the flag carrier of France and one of the world's most prestigious airlines, founded in 1933. As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, Air France operates a global network from its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The airline was among the select few to operate the Concorde, symbolizing French aviation excellence and luxury travel for nearly three decades.