{"product_id":"die-cast-model-south-african-airways-dash-8-300-de-havilland-canada-1-500-with-original-box","title":"DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇿🇦 South African Airways — Dash 8-300 — De Havilland Canada — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003e1:500 scale Herpa Wings model of a South African Airways Dash 8-300. Features authentic livery with the iconic colorful tail design. Wings Club Edition collectible piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIVIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerpa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e510035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4013150510035\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirline Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouth African Airways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDash 8-300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 25.72 m (84 ft 4 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 27.40 m (89 ft 11 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 7.62 m (25 ft 0 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📐 Model Size (1:500)\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 5.1 cm (2.0 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: approx. 5.5 cm (2.2 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f-row small:f-col gap-x-24 gap-y-6 p-2 items-start relative\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid-cols-[min-content_auto] items-center gap-x-3 gap-y-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-6 f-row items-center border-l pl-3 text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cursor-pointer\" role=\"button\" data-base-ui-click-trigger=\"\" id=\"base-ui-_r_4g4_\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-popup-open=\"\" data-pressed=\"\" aria-controls=\"_r_4g2_\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tabular-nums text-nowrap font-b612\"\u003eZS-NMA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" data-base-ui-focus-guard=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-type=\"outside\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-base-ui-focus-guard=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-owns=\"_r_4ia_\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-type=\"outside\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-base-ui-focus-guard=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.9206%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.7184%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis meticulously crafted 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a South African Airways Dash 8-300 turboprop aircraft, produced by Herpa Wings. The model features authentic livery details including the distinctive South African Airways color scheme with the colorful tail flag design. The aircraft showcases accurate proportions of the twin-engine regional airliner, complete with detailed engine nacelles, landing gear, and the characteristic high-wing configuration. This Wings Club Edition piece (Dosh 8-300) represents an excellent addition for collectors focusing on African airlines or regional aircraft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 is a stretched variant of the popular Dash 8 series of twin-turboprop regional airliners. With its excellent short-field performance and fuel efficiency, the Dash 8-300 became a workhorse for many airlines worldwide, particularly for regional and domestic routes. The aircraft features a length of 25.72 m, a wingspan of 27.40 m, and a height of 7.62 m. South African Airways operated these reliable turboprops on domestic and regional routes throughout southern Africa, providing essential connectivity to smaller airports that couldn't accommodate larger jet aircraft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🇿🇦 About the Airline\u003cbr\u003eSouth African Airways (SAA) was founded in 1934 and served as South Africa's flag carrier for decades. Known for its extensive African network and intercontinental routes, SAA operated a diverse fleet ranging from regional turboprops to wide-body jets. The airline played a crucial role in connecting southern Africa to the world, though it faced significant challenges in recent years. Models bearing SAA livery are sought after by collectors due to the airline's historical significance and distinctive branding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54075324006746,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/P6071091.JPG?v=1778075754","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/die-cast-model-south-african-airways-dash-8-300-de-havilland-canada-1-500-with-original-box","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}