DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇷🇺 Aeroflot — ILYUSHIN IL-62 — HERPA — 1/500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1/500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	514750
EAN	4013150514750
Airline Company	Aeroflot
Aircraft Type	Ilyushin IL-62
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 53.12 m (174 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 43.20 m (141 ft 9 in) Height: 12.35 m (40 ft 6 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 10.6 cm (4.2 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.6 cm (3.4 in)
Registration	CCCP-86671
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisite Herpa Wings miniature aircraft captures the iconic Aeroflot Ilyushin IL-62 in stunning 1:500 scale. Crafted with precision die-cast metal construction, this model features authentic Aeroflot livery with the distinctive blue cheatline and red Aeroflot titles. The model showcases the characteristic rear-mounted four-engine configuration and T-tail design that made the IL-62 instantly recognizable. Complete with detailed registration markings and landing gear, this collectible represents a significant piece of Soviet aviation history. Herpa's attention to detail ensures accurate proportions and paint schemes that mirror the real aircraft.

The Ilyushin IL-62 was the Soviet Union's first long-range jet airliner, designed to compete with Western aircraft like the VC10 and DC-8. First flown in 1963, it became the flagship of the Aeroflot fleet, serving intercontinental routes for decades. With its distinctive four Kuznetsov NK-8 engines mounted at the rear fuselage and swept wings, the IL-62 could carry up to 186 passengers across distances exceeding 10,000 kilometers. The aircraft played a crucial role in connecting Moscow with destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas during the Cold War era and beyond.

🇷🇺 About the Airline
Aeroflot is Russia's flagship carrier and one of the world's oldest airlines, founded in 1923. During the Soviet era, it was the largest airline in the world, operating an extensive network spanning the entire USSR and international destinations across all continents. Today, Aeroflot continues as a major global carrier and a member of the SkyTeam alliance, maintaining its position as a symbol of Russian aviation excellence.