DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 FedEx Federal Express — Boeing 727-200 — Herpa Wings — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 55,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa Wings |
| Article Number | 503099 |
| EAN | 4013150503099 |
| Airline Company | FedEx Federal Express |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 727-200 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 40.59 m (133 ft 2 in) Wingspan: 32.92 m (108 ft 0 in) Height: 9.72 m (31 ft 11 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 8.1 cm (3.2 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.6 cm (2.6 in) |
| Registration | N217FE |
| 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 by Herpa Wings captures the iconic FedEx Boeing 727-200 freighter in stunning detail. The model features the classic FedEx livery with its distinctive purple and orange color scheme on a white fuselage, complete with accurate FedEx logos and 'Federal Express' titles. The tri-jet configuration is faithfully reproduced with fine detailing on the engines, wings, and tail section. This officially licensed model includes authentic registration markings and is crafted from high-quality die-cast metal with precision-molded plastic components. The model comes with a display stand and is perfect for collectors of cargo aircraft or FedEx fleet enthusiasts.
The Boeing 727-200 was a stretched version of the original 727, serving as a workhorse for both passenger and cargo operations from the 1960s through the 2000s. With its distinctive T-tail design and three rear-mounted Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines, the 727-200 was perfectly suited for FedEx's express delivery operations. The aircraft measures 40.59 meters in length with a wingspan of 32.92 meters and a height of 9.72 meters. FedEx operated one of the largest fleets of 727-200 freighters, utilizing the aircraft's excellent performance characteristics and cargo capacity for overnight package delivery services across North America and beyond.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
FedEx (Federal Express) is an American multinational courier delivery services company founded in 1971 by Frederick W. Smith. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, FedEx revolutionized the logistics industry with its overnight delivery service and hub-and-spoke distribution model. The company has grown to become one of the world's largest cargo airlines, operating a vast fleet of aircraft including Boeing 727s, 757s, 767s, 777s, and MD-11s. The Boeing 727 played a crucial role in FedEx's early expansion and remained in service with the company for decades.