DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇸🇳 La Teranga DC-10 Restaurant — McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 65,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 529761 |
| EAN | 4013150529761 |
| Airline Company | Ghana Airways |
| Aircraft Type | McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 55.5 m (182 ft 1 in) Wingspan: 50.4 m (165 ft 4 in) Height: 17.7 m (58 ft 1 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.1 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in) |
| Registration | 9G-ANB |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisitely detailed 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a unique McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 in the vibrant livery of 'La Teranga DC-10 Restaurant', a retired aircraft converted into a restaurant facility. The model features authentic green livery with 'CLUB' branding and Senegalese flag markings on the tail. Manufactured by Herpa, a renowned German producer of precision miniature aircraft, this model showcases exceptional attention to detail including accurate engine nacelles, wing configuration, and distinctive tri-jet layout. The bright green color scheme with yellow and red accents makes this a standout piece in any aviation collection.
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 is a wide-body trijet airliner that was introduced in 1971 and became one of the workhorses of long-haul aviation throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The DC-10-30 variant featured extended range capabilities and increased maximum takeoff weight compared to earlier versions. This particular aircraft has been given a second life as 'La Teranga DC-10 Restaurant' in Senegal, representing a creative adaptive reuse of retired aviation equipment. The DC-10's distinctive design includes three engines (two wing-mounted and one in the tail), allowing it to serve routes where twin-engine operations were restricted.
📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft)
Length: 55.5 m (182 ft 1 in)
Wingspan: 50.4 m (165 ft 4 in)
Height: 17.7 m (58 ft 1 in)
📐 Model Size (1:500)
Length: approx. 11.1 cm (4.4 in)
Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in)
🇸🇳 About the Airline
La Teranga DC-10 Restaurant represents a unique aviation preservation project in Senegal, where a retired McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft has been converted into a dining establishment. This creative reuse celebrates aviation heritage while providing a distinctive dining experience, making it a notable attraction and a fascinating subject for model collectors interested in unique aircraft conversions.