DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇬🇧 British Airways — Concorde — Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 35,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa Wings |
| Article Number | 507004 |
| EAN | 4013150507004 |
| Airline Company | British Airways |
| Aircraft Type | Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 61.66 m (202 ft 4 in) Wingspan: 25.60 m (84 ft 0 in) Height: 12.20 m (40 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 12.3 cm (4.8 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.1 cm (2.0 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 the British Airways Concorde in its iconic livery featuring the classic white fuselage with red and blue accent stripes. Manufactured by Herpa Wings, this detailed replica captures the distinctive delta wing configuration and sleek supersonic profile that made the Concorde one of aviation's most recognizable aircraft. The model showcases fine detailing including authentic landing gear, engine nacelles, and the characteristic drooped nose cone that defined this legendary supersonic airliner.
The Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde was a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger airliner that served from 1976 to 2003. Capable of cruising at Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph), it could cross the Atlantic in under 3.5 hours, cutting standard flight times in half. The aircraft measured 61.66 meters in length with a wingspan of 25.6 meters and stood 12.2 meters tall. British Airways operated the Concorde on prestigious transatlantic routes, making it a symbol of luxury air travel and technological achievement until its retirement in 2003.
🇬🇧 About the Airline
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom and one of the world's most prestigious carriers. The airline operated the Concorde fleet from 1976 until 2003, offering the world's only scheduled supersonic passenger service. British Airways' Concorde service became synonymous with luxury and speed, connecting London to New York and other destinations at twice the speed of sound.