DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 America West Airlines — Boeing 737-300 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 20,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 500302 |
| EAN | 4013150500302 |
| Airline Company | America West Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 737-300 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 33.4 m (109 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 28.88 m (94 ft 9 in) Height: 11.13 m (36 ft 6 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 6.7 cm (2.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.8 cm (2.3 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model represents an America West Airlines Boeing 737-300 in its classic livery. Manufactured by Herpa, renowned for their exceptional attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, this model features the airline's distinctive cream and teal color scheme with the iconic compass rose logo on the tail. The model captures the essence of this popular narrow-body airliner with precise markings, accurate proportions, and fine surface details. Article number 500302, this collectible comes in its original packaging and represents an important piece of American aviation history from the 1990s era.
The Boeing 737-300 is a medium-range, narrow-body jet airliner that became one of the most successful variants of the 737 family. Introduced in the 1980s, the -300 series featured an extended fuselage compared to earlier models, improved CFM56 engines for better fuel efficiency, and enhanced passenger capacity. America West Airlines operated these aircraft extensively across their domestic network, making them a familiar sight at airports throughout the western United States. The aircraft typically seated between 128-149 passengers and had a range of approximately 2,900 nautical miles, making it ideal for transcontinental routes.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
America West Airlines was a major U.S. carrier based in Phoenix, Arizona, operating from 1983 until its merger with US Airways in 2005. Known for its innovative low-cost approach and distinctive Southwestern presence, America West grew to become the ninth-largest airline in the United States. The airline's colorful livery and pioneering business model made it a memorable part of American aviation history.