DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 FedEx Federal Express — Douglas DC-10-30F — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 70,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa Wings |
| Article Number | 500135 |
| EAN | 4013150500135 |
| Airline Company | FedEx Federal Express |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-10-30F |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 55.45 m (181 ft 11 in) Wingspan: 50.57 m (165 ft 11 in) Height: 17.74 m (58 ft 2 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.1 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in) |
| Registration |
N68049
|
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This Herpa Wings 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a FedEx Federal Express Douglas DC-10-30F cargo aircraft. Produced under official authority from Federal Express Corporation, this model features the iconic FedEx livery with its distinctive purple and orange branding on a white fuselage. The model captures the tri-jet configuration of the DC-10 with accurate detailing including the characteristic tail-mounted engine, landing gear, and cargo door markings. Article number 500135, this collectible comes with registration details and represents an authentic piece of FedEx's historic cargo fleet.
The Douglas DC-10-30F is a dedicated freighter variant of the wide-body tri-jet airliner that became a workhorse of FedEx's express cargo operations. With a length of 55.45 meters, wingspan of 50.57 meters, and height of 17.74 meters, the DC-10-30F offered exceptional cargo capacity and range for overnight express delivery services. FedEx operated a substantial fleet of DC-10s for decades, making them synonymous with the company's rapid expansion in global air freight. The aircraft's large cargo hold and reliable three-engine design made it ideal for time-sensitive freight operations across continental and intercontinental routes.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
FedEx (Federal Express) is the world's largest express transportation company, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Known for pioneering overnight delivery services, FedEx operates one of the largest cargo aircraft fleets globally. The company's purple and orange livery has become one of the most recognizable brands in aviation and logistics, with their tagline "The World On Time" representing their commitment to reliable express delivery services worldwide.