DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇱 LANICA — BOEING 727-100 — HERPA — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	526654
EAN	4013150526654
Airline Company	LANICA
Aircraft Type	BOEING 727-100
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 40.59 m (133 ft 2 in) Wingspan: 32.92 m (108 ft 0 in) Height: 10.36 m (34 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 8.1 cm (3.2 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.6 cm (2.6 in)
Registration	AN-BSQ
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisite Herpa die-cast model represents a Boeing 727-100 in the classic livery of LANICA (Líneas Aéreas de Nicaragua S.A.). The model features authentic detailing including the airline's distinctive red and orange cheatline along the fuselage, complemented by yellow accent stripes on the tail. The white fuselage bears the LANICA titles prominently, with registration AN-BSQ visible. Manufactured as a limited edition for the Herpa Wings Club, this 1:500 scale model showcases the precision engineering and attention to detail that Herpa is renowned for among collectors worldwide.

The Boeing 727-100 was a revolutionary tri-jet aircraft that became one of the most successful commercial jets of its era. First introduced in the 1960s, the 727 featured three Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan engines mounted at the rear of the fuselage, with the center engine fed through an S-duct in the tail cone. With a wingspan of 32.92 meters, length of 40.59 meters, and height of 10.36 meters, the 727-100 could carry passengers at a cruising speed of 926 km/h over a range of 3,056 km. Its maximum takeoff weight was 73,275 kg. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 8.1 cm in length with a wingspan of about 6.6 cm.

🇳🇮 About the Airline
LANICA (Líneas Aéreas de Nicaragua S.A.) was a Nicaraguan airline that operated during the latter half of the 20th century. The carrier served domestic and regional routes in Central America, connecting Nicaragua with neighboring countries. LANICA's colorful livery and operation of classic Boeing narrow-body aircraft like the 727 make it a sought-after subject for aviation historians and die-cast collectors interested in Latin American aviation heritage.