DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇩🇪 Condor — McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	500029
EAN	4013150050029
Airline Company	Condor
Aircraft Type	McDonnell-Douglas DC-10
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 55.50 m (182 ft 1 in) Wingspan: 50.40 m (165 ft 4 in) Height: 17.70 m (58 ft 1 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.1 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in)
Registration	DC 10-30
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisitely detailed Herpa Wings miniature captures the iconic Condor McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 in its classic livery. The model features the airline's distinctive bright orange tail with the Condor logo, contrasted against a clean white fuselage with 'Condor' titling in blue. Manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH in their 1:500 scale series, this piece showcases precise molding of the tri-jet configuration, accurate window placement, and authentic landing gear. The model bears the registration DC 10-30 and represents Condor's long-haul fleet during its operational peak. Collectors will appreciate the attention to detail in the engine nacelles and the characteristic tail-mounted third engine of the DC-10.

The McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 is a wide-body trijet airliner that served as a workhorse for long-haul operations from the 1970s through the 2000s. The real aircraft measures 55.50 meters in length with a wingspan of 50.40 meters and stands 17.70 meters tall. Powered by three turbofan engines, the DC-10-30 variant was specifically designed for extended range operations, making it ideal for Condor's leisure routes to distant holiday destinations. The aircraft could carry up to 380 passengers in high-density configurations and became known for its reliability on transatlantic and intercontinental services.

🇩🇪 About the Airline
Condor is a German leisure airline founded in 1955, originally as Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH. Based in Frankfurt, Condor has become one of Germany's most recognizable vacation carriers, serving destinations across Europe, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean. The airline's distinctive yellow and white striped livery, along with its heart-shaped logo, has made it an iconic presence at holiday destinations worldwide.