DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇩🇪 LTU International Airways — Airbus A320 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 501774 |
| EAN | 4013150501774 |
| Airline Company | LTU International Airways |
| Aircraft Type | Airbus A320 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 37.60 m (123 ft 4 in) Wingspan: 34.10 m (111 ft 10 in) Height: 11.80 m (38 ft 9 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 7.5 cm (3.0 in) Wingspan: approx. 6.8 cm (2.7 in) |
| Registration |
D-ALTE
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| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exceptional Herpa miniature model captures the iconic LTU International Airways Airbus A320 in stunning 1:500 scale. Part of Herpa's 'New Generation' series, this meticulously crafted die-cast features the airline's distinctive all-red livery with white 'LTU' branding on the tail and fuselage. The model showcases authentic details including accurately printed passenger windows, engine nacelles, and landing gear. Herpa's commitment to quality is evident in the smooth finish and precise proportions that make this a standout piece for any aviation collection.
The Airbus A320 revolutionized short to medium-haul air travel when it entered service in 1988, becoming one of the world's most successful narrow-body aircraft families. With a length of 37.60 meters, wingspan of 34.10 meters, and height of 11.80 meters, the A320 offers exceptional fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. LTU International Airways operated these aircraft on leisure routes across Europe and to holiday destinations, making them a familiar sight at airports throughout Germany and the Mediterranean. The A320's fly-by-wire technology and advanced cockpit systems set new standards in commercial aviation.
🇩🇪 About the Airline
LTU International Airways was a major German leisure airline based in Düsseldorf, known for its distinctive all-red aircraft livery. Operating from 1955 until its merger with Air Berlin in 2007, LTU specialized in charter flights to holiday destinations across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and long-haul routes. The airline was particularly popular with German vacationers and represented an important part of Germany's aviation history.