DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Continental Airlines — Boeing MD-81 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 35,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 506021 |
| EAN | 4013150506021 |
| Airline Company | Continental Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing MD-81 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 45.08 m (147 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 32.86 m (107 ft 10 in) Height: 9.02 m (29 ft 7 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.0 cm (3.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.6 cm (2.6 in) |
| Registration | N16883 |
| 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 a Continental Airlines Boeing MD-81, manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle of Germany. The model features the classic Continental livery with the airline's distinctive globe logo on the tail section. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this collectible captures the sleek lines and rear-mounted engine configuration that made the MD-81 an icon of late 20th-century aviation. The model includes accurate registration markings and represents Continental's fleet during a significant period of the airline's history.
The Boeing MD-81, also known as the McDonnell Douglas MD-81, is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner that became one of the most successful members of the DC-9 family. With its distinctive T-tail configuration and rear-mounted Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines, the MD-81 was designed for short to medium-haul routes. The aircraft offered improved fuel efficiency and extended range compared to its predecessors, making it a popular choice for domestic carriers throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Continental Airlines operated a substantial fleet of MD-81s, utilizing them extensively across their domestic network.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
Continental Airlines was a major American airline that operated from 1934 until its merger with United Airlines in 2012. Based in Houston, Texas, Continental grew to become one of the largest carriers in the United States, known for its extensive domestic network and international routes. The airline's globe logo became an iconic symbol in American aviation, and its MD-81 fleet played a crucial role in its operations during the 1980s and 1990s.