DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇳🇱 TNT Airways — Airbus A300 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 40,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 501903 |
| EAN | 4013150501903 |
| Airline Company | TNT Airways |
| Aircraft Type | Airbus A300 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 54.08 m (177 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 44.84 m (147 ft 1 in) Height: 16.53 m (54 ft 3 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 10.8 cm (4.3 in) Wingspan: approx. 9.0 cm (3.5 in) |
| Registration |
G-CEXI
|
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This detailed Herpa Wings 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a TNT Airways Airbus A300 freighter in the airline's distinctive white and vibrant orange livery. The model features the iconic TNT logo on the fuselage and tail, with 'Global Express, Logistics & Mail' text prominently displayed. Manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH, this collectible piece showcases excellent attention to detail including accurate markings, landing gear, and the characteristic TNT color scheme that made these aircraft instantly recognizable at airports across Europe.
The Airbus A300 was the world's first twin-engine widebody airliner and proved particularly popular with cargo operators like TNT. This freighter variant was extensively used for express package and mail delivery operations across Europe and beyond. The real aircraft measures 54.08 meters in length with a wingspan of 44.84 meters and a height of 16.53 meters. TNT Airways operated a significant fleet of A300s for their time-sensitive cargo operations before the brand was integrated into FedEx Express following acquisition.
🇳🇱 About the Airline
TNT Airways was the air cargo division of TNT Express, a major European express delivery service based in the Netherlands. Operating a fleet of freighter aircraft including Boeing 737s and Airbus A300s, TNT Airways provided overnight delivery services across Europe and to intercontinental destinations. The airline was known for its distinctive orange and white livery and operated until it was fully integrated into FedEx Express operations following FedEx's acquisition of TNT in 2016.