DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇫🇮 Finnair — Airbus A321 — Santa Claus — Herpa — 1/500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	528399
EAN	4013150528399
Airline Company	Finnair
Aircraft Type	Airbus A321
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 44.51 m (146 ft 0 in) Wingspan: 35.80 m (117 ft 5 in) Height: 11.76 m (38 ft 7 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 8.9 cm (3.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
Registration	OH-LZL
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 from Herpa represents Finnair's special 'Santa Claus' livery Airbus A321, registration OH-LZL. The model showcases the striking white fuselage adorned with bold FINNAIR titles in dark blue, complemented by the iconic Santa Claus imagery featuring the 'Official Airline of Santa Claus' branding. This Limited Edition release from Herpa's Wings Club collection captures every detail of this festive aircraft with precision molding, accurate airline markings, and authentic paint applications. The model features rolling landing gear, detailed engine nacelles, and the distinctive Finnair tail livery, making it a prized addition for both Finnair enthusiasts and collectors of special livery aircraft.

The Airbus A321 is a stretched variant of the highly successful A320 family, serving as a medium-range narrow-body airliner. With seating capacity for approximately 185-220 passengers depending on configuration, the A321 offers airlines an economical solution for high-density routes. Finnair, Finland's flag carrier and one of the world's oldest continuously operating airlines, has utilized the A321 extensively on European routes and selected Asian destinations. The aircraft measures approximately 44.51 meters in length with a wingspan of 35.80 meters, powered by either CFM56 or IAE V2500 engines. This particular Santa Claus livery celebrates Finnair's unique connection to Lapland and Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, reinforcing the airline's Nordic heritage and winter wonderland associations.

🇫🇮 About the Airline
Finnair is the flag carrier and largest airline of Finland, founded in 1923 as Aero O/Y, making it one of the world's oldest continuously operating airlines. Based at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Finnair specializes in connecting Europe with Asia through its strategic geographic location, offering some of the shortest flight times between the continents. The airline is known for its Nordic design aesthetic, high safety standards, and strong environmental commitments.