DIE-CAST MODEL — ⭐ Star Alliance Airbus A340-200 — Herpa Wings 1:500 — Ref. 516556— Airbus A340-200 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 45,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 516556 |
| EAN | 4013150516556 |
| Airline Company | Star Alliance (United, Lufthansa, Thai, SAS, Air Canada, Varig) |
| Aircraft Type | Airbus A340-200 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 59.39 m (194 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 60.30 m (197 ft 10 in) Height: 16.70 m (54 ft 9 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.9 cm (4.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 12.1 cm (4.8 in) |
| Registration | NOT_FOUND |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
Celebrating the early Star Alliance era with the branding of six founding member airlines, making it a distinctive aviation collectible.
This exceptional Herpa 1:500 scale diecast model represents the Airbus A340-200 in a unique "Star Alliance" livery featuring multiple member airlines including Lufthansa, Thai Airways, SAS, Air Canada, and Varig. The model showcases Herpa's renowned attention to detail with accurate proportions, crisp airline markings, and the distinctive Star Alliance branding across the fuselage. Each airline logo is precisely replicated, making this a remarkable collector's piece celebrating the global airline alliance. The model features rolling landing gear and comes in protective packaging.
The Airbus A340-200 is a long-range, wide-body airliner that entered service in 1993. Powered by four turbofan engines, it was designed for ultra-long-haul routes and offered airlines exceptional range capabilities of up to 12,400 kilometers. The A340-200 measures 59.39 meters in length with a wingspan of 60.30 meters and stands 16.70 meters tall. This four-engine configuration provided excellent reliability for transoceanic flights before newer twin-engine aircraft received extended-range certifications.
⭐ About Star Alliance
Star Alliance is the world's largest global airline alliance, founded in 1997 by five airlines including Lufthansa, Air Canada, SAS, Thai Airways, and United Airlines. Varig joined in 1997 as well. The alliance enables member airlines to offer passengers seamless worldwide travel with coordinated schedules, shared lounges, and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits across the network.