DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇪🇺 Airbus Industrie — Airbus A300 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

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This exquisitely detailed 1:500 scale die-cast model represents the Airbus A300 in its distinctive Airbus Industrie house livery. Manufactured by Herpa, a renowned name in precision aviation collectibles, this model showcases the twin-engine wide-body airliner with authentic markings including the bold 'A300' lettering on the fuselage and the striking orange and black tail design featuring 'A300' prominently displayed. The model captures the elegant proportions of this pioneering aircraft with precision-molded details including landing gear, engines, and aerodynamic features.

The Airbus A300 was the world's first twin-engine wide-body airliner, revolutionizing medium to long-haul air travel when it entered service in 1974. This aircraft type typically seats 266 passengers in a two-class configuration and can accommodate 23 LD3 containers or 4 pallets in its underfloor cargo hold. With a maximum takeoff weight ranging from 165.0t to 171.7t (363,800lb to 378,500lb), the A300 is powered by either CF6-80C2 or PW4000 engines and offers an impressive range of 3,650 to 4,150 nautical miles. The model's dimensions reflect the real aircraft: Length approximately 10.9 cm (4.3 in), Wingspan approximately 8.8 cm (3.5 in) at 1:500 scale.

🇪🇺 About Airbus Industrie
Airbus Industrie is the European aerospace consortium that revolutionized commercial aviation through international collaboration. Founded in 1970 by France, Germany, Spain, and the UK, Airbus became a major competitor to American aircraft manufacturers and established Europe as a powerhouse in civil aviation manufacturing. The A300 was its first product and proof of concept for European industrial cooperation.