DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇳🇱 TNT Global Express, Logistics & Mail — BAe 146-300 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 509633 |
| EAN | 4013150509633 |
| Airline Company | TNT Global Express, Logistics & Mail |
| Aircraft Type | BAe 146-300 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 28.55 m (93 ft 8 in) Wingspan: 26.34 m (86 ft 5 in) Height: 8.61 m (28 ft 3 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 5.7 cm (2.2 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.3 cm (2.1 in) |
| Registration |
G-TNTK
|
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisitely detailed Herpa Wings 1:500 scale die-cast model represents a BAe 146-300 in the striking livery of TNT Global Express, Logistics & Mail. The model features the distinctive bright orange fuselage with white upper surfaces that made TNT's cargo aircraft instantly recognizable at airports worldwide. Manufactured by Herpa, renowned for their precision and attention to detail, this model showcases accurate markings, panel lines, and the characteristic high-mounted wings and T-tail configuration of the BAe 146. The model comes with registration marks and includes all the authentic TNT branding that adorned these workhorses of the express cargo industry.
The British Aerospace 146-300 is a stretched variant of the BAe 146 family, a high-wing regional airliner notable for being one of the quietest jet aircraft ever built. With a length of 28.55 meters, wingspan of 26.34 meters, and height of 8.61 meters, the BAe 146-300 could carry substantial cargo loads while maintaining excellent short-field performance thanks to its four Lycoming ALF 502 turbofan engines. The aircraft's quiet operation made it particularly suitable for operations at noise-sensitive airports and during night cargo operations. Its reliability and efficiency made it a favorite among cargo operators like TNT, who utilized these aircraft extensively across their European express network throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
🇳🇱 About the Airline
TNT Global Express, Logistics & Mail was a major Dutch express delivery and logistics company, recognizable by its distinctive orange branding. Operating a substantial fleet of cargo aircraft including the BAe 146, TNT provided overnight express services across Europe and worldwide. The company was eventually acquired by FedEx in 2016, but its legacy lives on in aviation history and collectible models.