DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Northwest Airlines — Douglas DC-10 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 50,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 500104 |
| EAN | 4013150500104 |
| Airline Company | Northwest Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-10 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 55.45 m (181 ft 11 in) Wingspan: 50.29 m (165 ft 0 in) Height: 17.68 m (58 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.1 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model from Herpa Wings accurately reproduces a Northwest Airlines Douglas DC-10 in the carrier's classic livery. The model features the iconic red upper fuselage, white lower body, and gray undersides that defined Northwest's image during this era. Fine details include printed window lines, authentic airline markings, and the distinctive Northwest compass logo on the tail. The three-engine configuration is faithfully replicated with detailed engine nacelles and landing gear. This collectible represents Herpa's commitment to quality craftsmanship and historical accuracy in miniature aviation.
The Douglas DC-10 is a wide-body trijet airliner that revolutionized long-haul air travel when it entered service in 1971. With a wingspan of 50.29 meters and length of 55.45 meters, this aircraft could carry up to 380 passengers depending on configuration. Northwest Airlines operated an extensive DC-10 fleet for decades, using these reliable aircraft on both domestic and international routes. The DC-10's distinctive third engine mounted in the tail made it instantly recognizable and provided excellent performance characteristics. The aircraft served Northwest faithfully until the fleet's retirement in the 2000s.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
Northwest Airlines was a major American carrier based in Minnesota, operating from 1926 until its merger with Delta Air Lines in 2008. Known for its extensive transpacific routes and strong presence in Asian markets, Northwest was one of the oldest and most respected airlines in the United States. Its red and gray livery became iconic in aviation history, making models in this scheme highly sought after by collectors.