DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇩🇪 Aero Lloyd — Douglas MD-83 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 507608 |
| EAN | 4013150507608 |
| Airline Company | Aero Lloyd |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas MD-83 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 45.06 m (147 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 32.87 m (107 ft 10 in) Height: 9.05 m (29 ft 8 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.0 cm (3.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.6 cm (2.6 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This Herpa Wings 1:500 scale die-cast model represents an Aero Lloyd Douglas MD-83 in the airline's distinctive white, red, and yellow livery. The model features accurate detailing including the airline's logo on the tail, engine nacelles, and printed window lines along the fuselage. Herpa is renowned for producing high-quality miniature aircraft with precise paint applications and authentic airline markings. This particular model comes in the classic Herpa box packaging with protective display case, making it ideal for collectors and aviation enthusiasts.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 is a twin-engine, medium-range commercial jet airliner, part of the MD-80 series which was derived from the successful DC-9. The MD-83 features improved fuel efficiency and extended range compared to earlier variants, powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan engines mounted on the rear fuselage. This aircraft type was popular among airlines worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s for short to medium-haul routes. The MD-83 typically seats between 130-172 passengers in a two-class configuration and has a maximum range of approximately 2,900 nautical miles.
🇩🇪 About the Airline
Aero Lloyd was a German charter airline based in Oberursel that operated from 1980 to 2003. The airline specialized in leisure travel, flying German tourists to popular Mediterranean and long-haul holiday destinations. Aero Lloyd's distinctive livery featured bold red and yellow stripes on a white fuselage, making their aircraft instantly recognizable. The airline ceased operations in 2003 due to financial difficulties, making models of their aircraft sought-after collectibles for aviation historians and enthusiasts of German aviation history.