DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇭 Swissair — MD-11 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

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This exquisitely detailed Herpa Wings 1:500 scale diecast model captures the iconic Swissair MD-11 in its classic livery. Featuring the airline's distinctive red tail with white Swiss cross and elegant fuselage markings, this model showcases Herpa's renowned attention to detail including finely molded engine nacelles, accurately scaled landing gear, and precise panel lines. The white and red color scheme represents one of the most recognizable liveries in European aviation history, making this a must-have piece for collectors of Swiss aviation or wide-body trijet aircraft.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is a wide-body trijet airliner featuring advanced aerodynamics and extended range capabilities. With its distinctive third engine mounted in the tail and winglets, the MD-11 represented the evolution of the DC-10 design. Real aircraft dimensions: Length: 61.20 m (200 ft 10 in), Wingspan: 51.70 m (169 ft 7 in), Height: 17.60 m (57 ft 9 in). At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 12.2 cm in length with a wingspan of about 10.3 cm. The MD-11 served as a flagship aircraft for Swissair during the 1990s and early 2000s, operating long-haul routes across the Atlantic and to Asia.

🇨🇭 About the Airline
Swissair was Switzerland's national airline from 1931 to 2002, known as the 'Flying Bank' due to its reputation for quality, reliability, and financial stability. Based in Zurich, Swissair became one of Europe's most prestigious carriers, operating a modern fleet on intercontinental routes. Despite its strong heritage, the airline collapsed in 2001-2002 during the 'Swissair Grounding,' one of Europe's most dramatic airline failures. Today, Swissair models remain highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and elegant livery design.