DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇩🇪 Lufthansa Cargo — Douglas DC 8-73F — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	515948
EAN	4013150515948
Airline Company	Lufthansa Cargo
Aircraft Type	Douglas DC 8-73F
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 57.04 m (187 ft 2 in) Wingspan: 45.24 m (148 ft 5 in) Height: 13.00 m (42 ft 8 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.4 cm (4.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 9.0 cm (3.5 in)
Registration	D-ADUE
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This highly detailed 1:500 scale die-cast model represents the Lufthansa Cargo Douglas DC 8-73F with registration D-ADUE. Manufactured by Herpa, a renowned German producer of miniature aircraft models, this officially licensed Boeing product features accurate markings including the classic Lufthansa livery with blue 'Lufthansa Cargo' titles on a white fuselage and the iconic yellow and blue tail crane logo. The model includes finely molded landing gear, detailed engine nacelles, and precise panel lines that capture the essence of this cargo workhorse. Article number 515948 makes this a sought-after collector's piece from Herpa's YESTERDAY series.

The Douglas DC-8-73F was a stretched freighter variant of the legendary DC-8 jetliner family, featuring four Pratt & Whitney or CFM56 turbofan engines. Lufthansa Cargo operated several of these aircraft during the 1980s and 1990s for long-haul cargo operations. The real aircraft measures 57.04 m in length with a wingspan of 45.24 m and height of 13.00 m, making this 1:500 scale model approximately 11.4 cm long with a 9.0 cm wingspan. The DC-8-73F could carry substantial cargo loads across intercontinental routes, serving as a backbone of Lufthansa's freight operations before being replaced by more modern Boeing 747 and MD-11 freighters.

🇩🇪 About the Airline
Lufthansa Cargo is the freight division of Lufthansa, Germany's flagship airline and one of the world's leading cargo carriers. Established in 1977, it operates a modern fleet serving a global network of destinations. The distinctive yellow crane logo symbolizes the airline's heritage and precision in air freight services.