DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇷🇸 JAT Yugoslav Airlines — Douglas DC-10-30 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	500296
EAN	4013150500296
Airline Company	JAT Yugoslav Airlines
Aircraft Type	Douglas DC-10-30
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 55.45 m (181 ft 11 in) Wingspan: 50.57 m (165 ft 11 in) Height: 17.74 m (58 ft 2 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.1 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in)
Registration	YU-AMB
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This Herpa Wings Club Limited Club Edition 2003 die-cast model represents a Douglas DC-10-30 in the livery of JAT Yugoslav Airlines, registration YU-AMB. Manufactured by Herpa, a premium German brand known for exceptional attention to detail, this 1:500 scale replica captures the distinctive white fuselage with blue 'JAT' titles and the airline's iconic tail design featuring red and blue stripes. The model features accurate window details, landing gear, and engine nacelles, making it a prized piece for collectors of Eastern European aviation history. This was a limited club edition release in 2003, adding to its collectibility and historical significance.

The Douglas DC-10-30 was a wide-body trijet airliner that served as a workhorse for long-haul international routes from the 1970s through the 2000s. With its distinctive third engine mounted in the tail, the DC-10-30 featured extended range capabilities and could carry up to 380 passengers depending on configuration. The real aircraft measures 55.45 meters in length with a wingspan of 50.57 meters and stands 17.74 meters tall. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 11.1 cm in length with a 10.1 cm wingspan, perfectly capturing the proportions of this iconic trijet.

🇷🇸 About the Airline
JAT Yugoslav Airlines (Jugoslovenski Aerotransport) was the national airline of Yugoslavia, operating from 1947 until the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. Known for connecting Belgrade with destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, JAT operated a diverse fleet including DC-10s for long-haul routes. The airline represented Yugoslav aviation during the country's socialist era and remains a nostalgic symbol for collectors interested in Cold War-era Eastern European carriers.