DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Eastern Airlines — Airbus A300-B4 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	513418
EAN	4013150513418
Airline Company	Eastern Airlines
Aircraft Type	Airbus A300-B4
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 53.62 m (175 ft 11 in) Wingspan: 44.84 m (147 ft 1 in) Height: 16.53 m (54 ft 3 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 10.7 cm (4.2 in) Wingspan: approx. 9.0 cm (3.5 in)
Registration	N218EA
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 an Eastern Airlines Airbus A300-B4 in the carrier's classic livery. Manufactured by Herpa, renowned for exceptional attention to detail and quality craftsmanship, this miniature aircraft features the distinctive white fuselage with blue cheatline and Eastern's iconic branding. The model captures the wide-body twin-engine design that made the A300 revolutionary in its era, complete with accurately rendered engines, landing gear, and tail section. This collectible piece is part of Herpa's prestigious miniature model range, offering aviation enthusiasts a museum-quality representation of this historic aircraft.

The Airbus A300-B4 was the first twin-engine wide-body aircraft and represented a significant milestone in commercial aviation history. With a length of approximately 53.6 meters (175 ft 11 in), a wingspan of 44.84 meters (147 ft 1 in), and a height of 16.53 meters (54 ft 3 in), the real aircraft was designed to carry up to 266 passengers. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 10.7 cm in length with a wingspan of about 9.0 cm, making it a perfect display piece for collectors. Eastern Airlines operated the A300 on high-density domestic routes during the 1970s and 1980s, helping establish Airbus as a major competitor in the commercial aviation market.

🇺🇸 About the Airline
Eastern Airlines was one of the major United States airlines, operating from 1926 to 1991. Known for its extensive East Coast and Caribbean route network, Eastern was a pioneering carrier that introduced numerous innovations in commercial aviation. The airline's distinctive livery and hockey stick logo remain iconic symbols of the golden age of American air travel, making Eastern Airlines models highly sought after by aviation collectors worldwide.