DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇬 DAS AIR CARGO — BOEING 707-338C — HERPA — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 34,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | HERPA |
| Article Number | 511759 |
| EAN | 4013150511759 |
| Airline Company | DAS AIR CARGO |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 707 |
| Size |
📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 46.61 m (152 ft 11 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.3 cm (3.7 in)
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| Registration | 5X-JEF |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite Herpa Wings die-cast model captures the Boeing 707-338C in DAS Air Cargo livery with remarkable precision. The 1:500 scale model features authentic markings including registration 5X-JEF, showcasing the distinctive orange and red striping along the fuselage that characterized this cargo operator. The model displays excellent detail including accurately molded landing gear, engine nacelles, and the classic T-tail configuration of the 707 series.
The Boeing 707-338C represents a convertible passenger/cargo variant of Boeing's revolutionary jet airliner that transformed commercial aviation in the late 1950s and 1960s. This aircraft features four Pratt & Whitney turbojet engines mounted on pylons beneath a swept wing design. The 707-338C variant was specifically designed with a strengthened floor and large cargo door, allowing operators to quickly convert between passenger and freight configurations, making it ideal for dedicated cargo carriers like DAS Air Cargo.
🇺🇬 About DAS Air Cargo
DAS Air Cargo was a Ugandan cargo airline founded in 1983, operating international freight services between Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The airline became known for operating classic aircraft such as the Boeing 707, playing an important role in cargo transport during the late 20th century before ceasing operations in the mid-2000s.