DIE-CAST MODEL — ✈️ Boeing 727 — Boeing 727-100 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 200,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 510820 |
| EAN | 4013150510820 |
| Airline Company | Boeing House Colors |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 727-100 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 40.59 m (133 ft 2 in) Wingspan: 32.92 m (108 ft 0 in) Height: 10.36 m (34 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 8.1 cm (3.2 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.6 cm (2.6 in) |
| Registration | N7001U |
| 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 Boeing 727-100 in its original Boeing company house colors. Manufactured by Herpa as part of their prestigious Boeing Milestone Series, this model commemorates the historic first flight of the 727 on February 9, 1963. The model features the distinctive trijet configuration with cream and brown livery, complete with 'BOEING 727' markings along the fuselage. Fine details include accurately molded landing gear, engine nacelles, and the characteristic T-tail design that made the 727 instantly recognizable.
The Boeing 727-100 was a revolutionary short- to medium-range narrow-body airliner that became Boeing's first trijet design. With its three Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines mounted at the rear of the fuselage, the 727 was specifically designed to operate from smaller airports with shorter runways. The aircraft could accommodate 131 passengers and was notable for being the first Boeing commercial jetliner to use an auxiliary power unit (APU). Between 1962 and 1984, Boeing built 1,832 727s in all versions, making it one of the best-selling jetliners of its era. The 727's versatility allowed it to serve as a passenger transport, freighter, or 'quick change' convertible aircraft.
✈️ About Boeing
Boeing is an American multinational aerospace corporation and one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1916, Boeing has been at the forefront of aviation innovation for over a century, producing iconic aircraft from the B-17 Flying Fortress to the modern 787 Dreamliner. The company's commercial aircraft division has delivered tens of thousands of jetliners worldwide, fundamentally shaping global air travel.