DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇦🇺 IMPULSE — BOEING 717-200 — HERPA — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 39,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | HERPA |
| Article Number | 512626 |
| EAN | 4013150512626 |
| Airline Company |
Impulse Airlines
|
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 717 |
| Original Size |
📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 37.80 m (124 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 7.6 cm (3.0 in) |
| Registration |
VH-VQB
|
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This Herpa Wings 1:500 scale diecast model represents the Impulse Airlines Boeing 717-200 in its distinctive blue and white livery with the iconic yellow cockatoo mascot on the tail. This limited edition model (number 2207) is part of Herpa's Exclusive Series and features the new generation registration. The model showcases exceptional detail with accurate markings, including the 'IMPULSE' titles along the fuselage and precise window placement. It comes with registration and includes a display stand for presentation.
The Boeing 717-200 is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner developed by McDonnell Douglas and later Boeing, designed for short to medium-haul routes. With original dimensions of 28.47m wingspan, 37.80m length, and 8.86m height, the 717 was known for its efficiency and reliability in regional operations. Impulse Airlines operated this aircraft type during its service in the Australian domestic market, featuring the memorable blue livery with the distinctive yellow-crested cockatoo branding that made the airline instantly recognizable.
🇦🇺 About Impulse Airlines
Impulse Airlines was an Australian regional airline founded in 1992. It operated domestic services with Boeing 717 aircraft before being absorbed into Qantas in 2001, forming the basis of QantasLink’s jet operations. The airline was known for its bold blue livery and distinctive yellow cockatoo emblem, which became one of the most recognizable designs in Australian aviation.