DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇫🇷 Air France — SAAB 340 — Saab Fairschild — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 15,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 936/3 |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | Air France |
| Aircraft Type | Saab 340 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 19.73 m (64 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 21.44 m (70 ft 4 in) Height: 6.97 m (22 ft 10 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 3.3 cm (1.3 in) Wingspan: approx. 3.6 cm (1.4 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This highly detailed die-cast model represents an Air France Saab 340 turboprop aircraft in the airline's classic livery. Manufactured by Schabak, this 1:600 scale replica captures the distinctive twin-engine regional airliner with remarkable accuracy. The model features Air France's iconic blue and red striping along the fuselage, precise window detailing, and correctly proportioned wings and tail surfaces. The landing gear is molded in black plastic, and the overall white fuselage finish authentically represents the aircraft's appearance during its service with Air France's regional operations.
The Saab 340 is a Swedish twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed for regional airline operations, seating between 30-36 passengers. Developed jointly by Saab and Fairchild, the aircraft first flew in 1983 and became popular for short-haul routes due to its reliability, fuel efficiency, and excellent performance on shorter runways. Air France operated the Saab 340 through its regional subsidiaries for domestic and European routes, connecting smaller cities to major hubs. The aircraft measures 19.73 m in length with a wingspan of 21.44 m, powered by two General Electric CT7 turboprop engines. Its robust design and economical operation made it a workhorse for regional carriers throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
🇫🇷 About the Airline
Air France is the flag carrier of France and one of the world's most prestigious airlines, founded in 1933. As a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance and merged with KLM in 2004, Air France operates a global network from its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The airline has a long history of operating regional aircraft like the Saab 340 to serve smaller French cities and European destinations.