DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇵🇪 Peruvian Airlines — Boeing 737-200 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	526906
EAN	4013150526906
Airline Company	Peruvian Airlines
Aircraft Type	Boeing 737-200
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 30.48 m (100 ft 0 in) Wingspan: 28.35 m (93 ft 0 in) Height: 11.28 m (37 ft 0 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 6.1 cm (2.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.7 cm (2.2 in)
Registration	OB-1841-P
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This meticulously crafted 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a Peruvian Airlines Boeing 737-200, registration OB-1841-P. Manufactured by Herpa as part of their premium collection, this limited edition model (article number 526906) showcases the airline's distinctive livery featuring a white fuselage with red 'PERUVIAN AIRLINES' titles, complemented by the carrier's signature gold and red tail design incorporating traditional Peruvian motifs. The model exhibits exceptional attention to detail with accurate window placement, properly scaled landing gear, and precise engine nacelle reproduction. As an officially licensed Boeing product, it meets the highest standards of authenticity for serious collectors.

The Boeing 737-200 was the second generation of Boeing's best-selling narrow-body airliner family, entering service in 1968. This variant featured a fuselage length of 30.48 meters (100 feet), a wingspan of 28.35 meters (93 feet), and a height of 11.28 meters (37 feet). With a maximum take-off weight of 52,390 kg (115,500 lbs), it could achieve a cruising speed of 917 km/h and had a range of 4,200 km, making it ideal for short to medium-haul routes. The 737-200 became one of aviation's most successful aircraft, with its reliability and economics making it a workhorse for airlines worldwide throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

🇵🇪 About the Airline
Peruvian Airlines (Peruvian Air Line) was a Peruvian carrier that operated domestic and international flights from its base in Lima. The airline featured a distinctive livery combining Peru's national colors with traditional indigenous design elements on the tail, reflecting the country's rich cultural heritage. Models of Peruvian Airlines aircraft are sought after by collectors due to their colorful livery and the airline's historical significance in South American aviation.