DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇲🇽 Aeroméxico — Douglas DC-9-10 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	513623
EAN	4013150513623
Airline Company	Aeroméxico
Aircraft Type	Douglas DC-9-10
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 31.82 m (104 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 27.25 m (89 ft 5 in) Height: 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 6.4 cm (2.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Registration	XA-SOH
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This Herpa 1:500 scale die-cast model faithfully reproduces an Aeroméxico Douglas DC-9-10 in the airline's distinctive orange and silver livery from the 1970s-80s era. The model features the iconic Aztec Eagle logo on the tail, meticulously printed window details, and accurate registration markings (XA-SOH). Produced under license from Boeing Management, this collectible showcases Herpa's attention to detail with true-to-scale dimensions and authentic color reproduction. The model comes in its original packaging and represents a significant piece of Mexican aviation history.

The Douglas DC-9-10 was the original and shortest variant of the DC-9 family, designed for short-haul operations. With a length of 31.82 meters (104 ft 5 in), wingspan of 27.25 meters (89 ft 5 in), and height of 8.38 meters (27 ft 6 in), this twin-engine jet was perfect for regional routes. Aeroméxico operated several DC-9s during the 1970s and 1980s, using them extensively on domestic Mexican routes and short international flights. The aircraft could typically accommodate around 90 passengers in a single-class configuration and was known for its reliability and efficiency on routes connecting major Mexican cities.

🇲🇽 About the Airline
Aeroméxico is Mexico's flag carrier and largest airline, founded in 1934. Operating from its hub at Mexico City International Airport, the airline has played a crucial role in connecting Mexico domestically and internationally for nearly nine decades. The orange livery featured on this model represents a classic era of the airline's visual identity, making it a sought-after piece for collectors of Latin American aviation history.