DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 US Airways Express — Dash 8-100 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 60,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 513180 |
| EAN | 4013150513180 |
| Airline Company | US Airways Express |
| Aircraft Type | Dash 8-100 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 22.25 m (73 ft 0 in) Wingspan: 25.91 m (85 ft 0 in) Height: 7.49 m (24 ft 7 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 4.5 cm (1.8 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.2 cm (2.0 in) |
| Registration | N825HA |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite Herpa miniature model represents a US Airways Express Dash 8-100 in the airline's classic livery featuring the distinctive navy blue fuselage with red and white tail markings. Manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle, this 1:500 scale die-cast captures the elegant proportions of the twin-turboprop regional aircraft with remarkable precision. The model features accurately detailed propellers, landing gear, and the US Airways Express titles along the fuselage, making it a prized addition for aviation enthusiasts and collectors.
The de Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 (DHC-8) is a versatile twin-engine turboprop regional airliner first introduced in 1984. Known for its reliability and efficiency on short-haul routes, the Dash 8-100 typically seats 37-40 passengers and was widely operated by regional carriers throughout North America. The aircraft measures 22.25 m in length with a wingspan of 25.91 m and a height of 7.49 m, making it ideal for serving smaller airports and connecting communities to major hubs. US Airways Express operated numerous Dash 8 aircraft through various regional partners, providing essential connectivity across the United States.
🇺🇸 About the Airline
US Airways Express was the brand name for the regional airline network of US Airways, operated by various partner carriers. These regional operators connected smaller cities to US Airways' major hubs, playing a crucial role in the airline's domestic network until the merger with American Airlines in 2015.