DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 Pan Am — Boeing 747SP — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	517997
EAN	4013150517997
Airline Company	Pan Am
Aircraft Type	Boeing 747SP
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 56.31 m (184 ft 9 in) Wingspan: 59.64 m (195 ft 8 in) Height: 19.94 m (65 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.3 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 11.9 cm (4.7 in)
Registration	N533PA
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 represents the Pan Am Boeing 747SP in the special 'Clipper Young America' livery. Manufactured by Herpa as part of their Wings Club series, this Limited Edition piece (model number 517997, registration N533PA) showcases exceptional detail and accuracy. The model features Pan Am's classic white fuselage with bold blue titles and the iconic Pan Am globe logo on the tail. This collectible captures a significant moment in aviation history when Pan Am celebrated its heritage with specially named aircraft.

The Boeing 747SP (Special Performance) was a shortened version of the standard 747, designed for ultra-long-range flights with smaller passenger loads. With a length of 56.31m, wingspan of 59.64m, and height of 19.94m, the 747SP was capable of flying further than any other commercial airliner of its era. Pan Am was the launch customer for this variant, using it to open new non-stop routes across the globe. The 'Clipper Young America' name continued Pan Am's tradition of naming their aircraft after famous clipper ships, honoring the airline's pioneering spirit in international aviation.

🇺🇸 About the Airline
Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) was the principal and largest international air carrier in the United States from 1927 until its collapse in 1991. Known as an innovator in the airline industry, Pan Am was instrumental in developing international routes and pioneering many advances in aviation technology. The airline's legacy lives on through collectors who treasure these beautifully crafted models representing one of aviation's most legendary carriers.