DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇩🇪 Lufthansa / 🇨🇭 Swissair — Airbus A310-200 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	501170
EAN	4013150501170
Airline Company	Lufthansa/Swissair
Aircraft Type	Airbus A310-200
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 46.66 m (153 ft 1 in) Wingspan: 43.90 m (144 ft 0 in) Height: 15.80 m (51 ft 10 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.3 cm (3.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.8 cm (3.5 in)
Registration	F-WZLH
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 Lufthansa/Swissair Airbus A310-200 with registration F-WZLH. Manufactured by Herpa as part of their prestigious Modell Edition series, this Limited Edition piece captures the distinctive retro livery featuring Lufthansa's classic blue cheatline along the fuselage combined with Swissair's iconic red tail. The model showcases remarkable attention to detail including accurately molded landing gear, detailed engine nacelles, and precise window placement. This officially licensed product comes in its original collector's box and represents a significant piece of aviation history commemorating the cooperation between these two prominent European carriers.

The Airbus A310-200 is a medium to long-range wide-body twin-engine jet airliner that was developed as a shorter derivative of the A300. The real aircraft measures approximately 46.66 meters (153 feet) in length with a wingspan of 43.90 meters (144 feet) and a height of 15.80 meters (51 feet 10 inches). This particular aircraft, F-WZLH, served as a testbed or demonstration aircraft showcasing the collaborative efforts between Lufthansa and Swissair during the era of European aviation cooperation. The A310 was known for its fuel efficiency, advanced flight deck, and versatility in serving both medium-haul European routes and longer transatlantic services.

🇩🇪 About Lufthansa
Lufthansa is Germany's flag carrier and one of the world's largest airlines, founded in 1953. As a founding member of Star Alliance, Lufthansa has maintained its reputation for quality service, safety, and operational excellence. The airline's distinctive crane logo and classic livery schemes make their aircraft highly sought after by die-cast collectors worldwide.