DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇭 Swissair — Airbus A310-322 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 55,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 501002 |
| EAN | 4013150501002 |
| Airline Company | Swissair |
| Aircraft Type | Airbus A310-322 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 46.70 m (153 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 43.90 m (144 ft 0 in) Height: 15.80 m (51 ft 10 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.3 cm (3.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 8.8 cm (3.5 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exceptional 1:500 scale die-cast model by Herpa Wings captures the iconic Swissair Airbus A310-322 in its classic livery. The model features the distinctive red tail with white Swiss cross, crisp Swissair titles along the fuselage, and authentic markings that made this aircraft instantly recognizable at airports worldwide. Crafted with Herpa's renowned attention to detail, this model includes finely molded engines, landing gear, and aerodynamic surfaces that faithfully reproduce the twin-engine widebody's elegant proportions. The model comes in Herpa's signature orange packaging and represents an important piece of aviation history from Switzerland's former flag carrier.
The Airbus A310-322 is a medium-to-long-range twin-engine widebody airliner that served as a shortened derivative of the A300. With a length of 46.70 meters, wingspan of 43.90 meters, and height of 15.80 meters, the A310 offered excellent fuel efficiency and passenger comfort for routes of up to 5,150 nautical miles. Swissair operated several A310s during the 1980s and 1990s, using them on European and intercontinental routes until the airline's operations ceased in 2002. The -322 variant featured General Electric CF6-80C2 engines and increased maximum takeoff weight, making it ideal for longer missions.
🇨🇭 About the Airline
Swissair was Switzerland's national airline from 1931 to 2002, known by its slogan 'The Flying Bank' for its reputation of reliability and quality service. At its peak, Swissair was regarded as one of Europe's finest carriers, operating a modern fleet to destinations across six continents. The airline's collapse in 2002 marked the end of an era in Swiss aviation history, making Swissair models highly collectible among aviation enthusiasts.