DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇷 TAM Airlines — Airbus A340-500 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	529204
EAN	4013150529204
Airline Company	TAM Airlines
Aircraft Type	Airbus A340-500
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 67.93 m (222 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 63.45 m (208 ft 2 in) Height: 17.22 m (56 ft 6 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 13.6 cm (5.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 12.7 cm (5.0 in)
Registration	PT-MSN
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisite 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a TAM Airlines Airbus A340-500 with registration PT-MSN. Manufactured by Herpa, a renowned German producer of high-quality miniature aircraft models, this piece features the airline's distinctive white fuselage with bold red TAM livery and red engine nacelles. The model showcases authentic detailing including accurately printed windows, doors, and panel lines. Wings, tail surfaces, and landing gear are precisely rendered to capture the elegant proportions of this long-range widebody airliner. This collectible comes in Herpa's standard packaging with a clear display window.

The Airbus A340-500 is a long-range, four-engine widebody commercial aircraft designed for ultra-long-haul routes. As a member of the A340 family, the -500 variant was specifically developed to compete on the world's longest non-stop flights, featuring an extended fuselage and increased fuel capacity. Powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 500 turbofan engines, this aircraft could carry passengers across distances exceeding 16,000 kilometers. TAM Airlines (now LATAM following its merger with LAN) operated these aircraft on premium long-haul routes connecting South America with Europe and other distant destinations.

🇧🇷 About the Airline
TAM Airlines was Brazil's largest airline before merging with LAN Airlines in 2012 to form LATAM Airlines Group. Founded in 1976, TAM grew from a regional carrier to become a major player in Latin American aviation, known for its modern fleet and high service standards. The airline's distinctive red branding made it instantly recognizable across the continent.