DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇹🇼 Mandarin Airlines — Boeing 747SP — Herpa Wings — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa Wings |
| Article Number | 511643 |
| EAN | 4013150511643 |
| Airline Company | Mandarin Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 747SP |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 56.30 m (184 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 59.60 m (195 ft 8 in) Height: 20.00 m (65 ft 7 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.3 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 11.9 cm (4.7 in) |
| Registration |
B-1862
|
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite Herpa Wings 1:500 scale diecast model represents a Mandarin Airlines Boeing 747SP in its classic livery. Crafted with precision, this limited edition model features the airline's distinctive gold calligraphy logo on the tail and authentic Mandarin Airlines titles in both English and Chinese characters along the fuselage. The blue and white color scheme is faithfully reproduced, capturing the elegance of this unique aircraft. As part of Herpa's renowned Wings collection, this model showcases fine details including engraved panel lines, detailed engine nacelles, and accurately proportioned landing gear.
The Boeing 747SP (Special Performance) was a modified version of the original 747, designed for ultra-long-range flights with a shortened fuselage. With a wingspan of 59.60 meters and a length of 56.30 meters, the 747SP could fly farther than any other commercial airliner of its time. This variant was particularly popular with airlines operating long transpacific routes, making it an ideal choice for Mandarin Airlines' operations. The 747SP featured improved fuel efficiency and could carry passengers non-stop on routes that previously required refueling stops, revolutionizing long-distance air travel in the 1970s and 1980s.
🇹🇼 About the Airline
Mandarin Airlines is a Taiwanese airline that has served as a subsidiary of China Airlines since 1991. Operating regional and cross-strait routes, it has played a crucial role in connecting Taiwan with destinations across Asia. The airline's distinctive golden logo represents quality service and has become an iconic symbol in Asian aviation history.