DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇬 Balkan Bulgarian Airlines — Tupolev TU-134A — HERPA — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	517638
EAN	4013150517638
Airline Company	Balkan Bulgarian Airlines
Aircraft Type	Tupolev TU-134A
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 37.05 m (121 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 29.00 m (95 ft 2 in) Height: 9.14 m (30 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 7.4 cm (2.9 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Registration	LZ-TUN
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This meticulously crafted 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a Tupolev TU-134A in the classic livery of Balkan Bulgarian Airlines, registration LZ-TUN. Manufactured by Herpa, a renowned name in miniature aviation collectibles, this model features authentic paint schemes with the distinctive red cheatline and Balkan branding along the fuselage. The model captures the elegant lines of the TU-134A with accurate proportions, detailed engine nacelles mounted at the rear fuselage, and the characteristic T-tail configuration. Perfect for collectors and aviation enthusiasts, this piece comes in protective packaging ensuring its pristine condition.

The Tupolev TU-134A was a twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner developed in the Soviet Union during the 1960s. As an upgraded version of the TU-134, it featured improved engines and extended range capabilities. The aircraft typically accommodated 72-80 passengers and became a workhorse for Eastern European carriers throughout the Cold War era. With its distinctive rear-mounted engines and glass nose for the navigator, the TU-134A was widely operated across the Soviet bloc and beyond. The model measures approximately 7.3 cm in length with a wingspan of about 5.8 cm at 1:500 scale.

🇧🇬 About the Airline
Balkan Bulgarian Airlines was the national flag carrier of Bulgaria, operating from 1947 until 2002. Based in Sofia, it served as the country's primary international airline during the communist era and beyond, flying to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The airline operated a fleet predominantly consisting of Soviet-built aircraft including the Tupolev TU-134. Following Bulgaria's transition to democracy, the airline faced increasing competition and financial difficulties, ultimately leading to its transformation into Bulgaria Air in 2002. Balkan Bulgarian Airlines remains a nostalgic symbol of Bulgarian aviation history and its models are sought after by collectors of Eastern European aviation memorabilia.