DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇪🇸 Iberia — Boeing 747-200 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	502696
EAN	4013150502696
Airline Company	Iberia
Aircraft Type	Boeing 747-200
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 70.66 m (231 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 59.64 m (195 ft 8 in) Height: 19.33 m (63 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 14.1 cm (5.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 11.9 cm (4.7 in)
Registration	EC-DIA
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 Iberia Boeing 747-200 in the airline's classic livery featuring the iconic red and yellow sunburst stripes along the fuselage. Manufactured by Herpa Wings, this model showcases exceptional attention to detail with accurate window placements, correctly molded engine nacelles, and precisely replicated landing gear. The model comes with registration markings and bears the airline's distinctive tail logo. The creamy white fuselage contrasts beautifully with the warm red, orange, and yellow cheatline that flows from nose to tail, representing one of aviation's most recognizable liveries from the golden age of jet travel.

The Boeing 747-200 was the first major variant of the iconic 747 family, featuring more powerful engines and increased fuel capacity compared to the original 747-100. With its distinctive hump and four-engine configuration, the 747-200 became the workhorse of long-haul international aviation throughout the 1970s and 1980s. This aircraft type could carry up to 452 passengers in a typical three-class configuration and had a range of approximately 12,700 kilometers (6,857 nautical miles). The 747-200's revolutionary design transformed air travel by making intercontinental flights more accessible and affordable, earning it the affectionate nickname 'Queen of the Skies.'

🇪🇸 About the Airline
Iberia, Líneas Aéreas de España, is Spain's flag carrier and oldest airline, founded in 1927. Based in Madrid, Iberia has been a cornerstone of Spanish aviation for nearly a century, connecting Spain with Europe, Latin America, and destinations worldwide. The airline is now part of the International Airlines Group (IAG) alongside British Airways, and continues to operate as one of Europe's major carriers with a strong presence in transatlantic routes.