DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇻🇪 SBA Airlines — Boeing 757-200 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	526029
EAN	4013150526029
Airline Company	SBA Airlines
Aircraft Type	Boeing 757-200
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 47.32 m (155 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 38.05 m (124 ft 10 in) Height: 13.56 m (44 ft 6 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.5 cm (3.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 7.6 cm (3.0 in)
Registration	YV-288T
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This Herpa 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a Boeing 757-200 in the striking red and white livery of SBA Airlines, registration YV-288T. The model features authentic markings including the SBA logo and 'sbaairlines.com' website branding along the fuselage. Manufactured to Herpa's exacting standards, this miniature captures the sleek proportions and distinctive livery of this Venezuelan carrier's 757. The model includes detailed engine nacelles, landing gear, and accurate paint application that makes it a standout piece for any collection.

The Boeing 757-200 is a narrow-body twin-engine jetliner that became one of the most successful medium-range aircraft in aviation history. First introduced in 1983, the 757-200 features a length of 47.32 m (155 ft 3 in), wingspan of 38.05 m (124 ft 10 in), and height of 13.56 m (44 ft 6 in). At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 9.5 cm in length with a wingspan of about 7.6 cm. The 757-200 was known for its exceptional performance, fuel efficiency, and versatility, serving routes from short domestic hops to transatlantic crossings. Its powerful engines and advanced aerodynamics made it a favorite among pilots and airlines worldwide.

🇻🇪 About the Airline
SBA Airlines was a Venezuelan cargo and passenger charter airline that operated from 2006 to 2018. Based in Caracas, the airline specialized in freight operations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, while also offering charter passenger services. The airline's bold red livery made its aircraft highly recognizable, and models like this 757-200 represent an important piece of recent Venezuelan aviation history.