DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇬 Air Via — Tupolev TU-154M — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | HERPA |
| Article Number | 514026 |
| EAN | 4013150514026 |
| Airline Company | Air Via |
| Aircraft Type | Tu-154M |
| Size |
📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 47.90 m (157 ft 2 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Registration | LZ-MIG |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisitely detailed 1:500 scale die-cast model represents an Air Via Tupolev TU-154M, manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle. The model features accurate livery reproduction with the distinctive green 'VIA' branding on the fuselage and the airline's burgundy tail design with white striping. Crafted with precision molding and fine paint application, this collector's piece includes authentic registration markings and proper landing gear configuration. The model comes in Herpa's standard windowed presentation box, making it perfect for display or addition to any aviation collection.
The Tupolev TU-154M is a Soviet-designed tri-jet airliner that served as a workhorse for many airlines across Eastern Europe and Russia. This particular aircraft has original dimensions of 37.55m wingspan, 47.90m length, and 11.40m height. The TU-154M variant featured improved fuel efficiency and updated avionics compared to earlier models. Air Via operated this aircraft type during its service, utilizing the TU-154M's reliable performance for medium to long-haul routes. The tri-engine configuration with its distinctive T-tail made the TU-154 instantly recognizable in the skies.
🇧🇬 About Air Via
Air Via was a Bulgarian charter airline founded in 1990, operating mainly holiday and seasonal flights across Europe. The airline became known for its use of Soviet-built aircraft such as the Tupolev Tu-154 before transitioning to Western aircraft. It ceased operations in 2017, leaving behind a legacy tied to the post-Cold War aviation transition period.