DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇷🇺 East Line — Ilyushin IL-76 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

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This exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model represents an Ilyushin IL-76 in the distinctive livery of East Line. Manufactured by Herpa, this miniature aircraft showcases remarkable attention to detail with its white fuselage complemented by turquoise and green striping along the body and engines. The model features the East Line logo prominently displayed on the tail fin, along with accurate registration markings. The aircraft is presented in its original blister packaging, preserving its pristine condition for collectors.

The Ilyushin IL-76 is a Soviet-designed strategic airlifter that first flew in 1971 and remains in widespread use today. This four-engine turbofan heavy transport aircraft was designed for delivering heavy machinery to remote, poorly-serviced areas. The IL-76 features a distinctive glass nose for the navigator, a rear cargo door and ramp for easy loading, and robust landing gear designed for unprepared runways. With a maximum payload of 50 tonnes and a range of over 4,000 km, the IL-76 has proven itself as one of the world's most capable military and civilian cargo aircraft. The real aircraft measures 46.59 m in length with a wingspan of 50.50 m and a height of 14.76 m, making this 1:500 scale model approximately 9.3 cm long with a wingspan of about 10.1 cm.

🇷🇺 About the Airline
East Line was a Russian airline established in the early 1990s, during the post-Soviet transition period. Based at Moscow Domodedovo Airport, the company played a key role in developing the airport into a major international hub. East Line operated a fleet of Soviet-built aircraft, including the Ilyushin Il-76, primarily for cargo and charter services. The airline’s distinctive green-and-white livery became a familiar sight during a dynamic era of Russian aviation, making its aircraft particularly interesting for collectors focused on post-Soviet airlines.