DIE-CAST MODEL — ✈️ AIRBUS INDUSTRIE — AIRBUS A320 — HERPA — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 25,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 501637 |
| EAN | 4013150501637 |
| Airline Company | Airbus Industrie |
| Aircraft Type | Airbus A320 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 37.57 m (123 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 35.80 m (117 ft 5 in) Height: 11.76 m (38 ft 7 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 7.5 cm (3.0 in) Wingspan: approx. 7.2 cm (2.8 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model represents the Airbus A320 in the distinctive Airbus Industrie house livery. Manufactured by Herpa, a renowned name in aviation collectibles, this model features accurate detailing including the characteristic orange and dark blue tail design with 'A320' branding. The predominantly white fuselage displays passenger window markings and precise engine nacelle reproduction. Article number 501637 confirms its authenticity as an official Herpa Wings release, complete with original packaging showcasing technical specifications and aircraft profile illustrations.
The Airbus A320 revolutionized short to medium-haul aviation when it entered service, being the first commercial aircraft to introduce digital fly-by-wire flight control systems as standard. This narrow-body aircraft typically seats 150 passengers in a two-class configuration and can accommodate 7LD3-46 containers or 38.76m³ (1,369ft³) in its underfloor cargo capacity. Powered by CFM56-5 or V2500 engines, the A320 offers an impressive range of up to 2,900 nautical miles. The aircraft measures 37.57 meters in length with a wingspan of 35.80 meters and stands 11.76 meters tall, making this 1:500 scale model approximately 7.5 cm long with a 7.2 cm wingspan.
✈️ About Airbus Industrie
Airbus Industrie represents the consortium of European aerospace manufacturers that created the Airbus family of aircraft. This demonstration livery was used to showcase the A320's capabilities to potential airline customers worldwide, making models in this scheme particularly sought-after by aviation enthusiasts and collectors.