DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇫🇷 UTA (Union des Transports Aériens) — McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
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Prix régulier 50,00 € TTC 6%
Herpa 1:500 scale model of a UTA McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 (F-BTDB). Features classic French airline livery with blue and red accents. Limited edition collector's piece.
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 530330 |
| EAN | 4013150530330 |
| Airline Company | UTA (Union des Transports Aériens) |
| Aircraft Type | McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 55.5 m (182 ft 1 in) Wingspan: 50.4 m (165 ft 4 in) Height: 17.7 m (58 ft 1 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 11.1 cm (4.4 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in) |
| Registration | F-BTDB |
| 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 by Herpa represents a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 in the classic UTA (Union des Transports Aériens) livery. The model features the registration F-BTDB and showcases the airline's distinctive blue, white, and red color scheme with the UTA logo prominently displayed on the fuselage. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this limited edition piece (item number 530330) captures the elegance of one of France's most prestigious international carriers. The model comes in a protective display box with a clear window, making it perfect for collectors and aviation enthusiasts alike.The McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 was a wide-body trijet airliner that became a workhorse for long-haul international routes during the 1970s and 1980s. This particular aircraft served UTA, connecting France with destinations across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. The DC-10-30 featured an extended range capability compared to earlier variants, powered by three General Electric CF6 turbofan engines. The real aircraft measured approximately 55.5 meters in length with a wingspan of 50.4 meters, while this 1:500 scale model captures these proportions in a compact form of roughly 11 cm in length.
🇫🇷 About the Airline
UTA (Union des Transports Aériens) was a major French airline that operated from 1963 to 1992, specializing in routes to French overseas territories and former colonies in Africa and the Pacific. Known for its high-quality service and distinctive livery, UTA was eventually merged with Air France in 1992. Models of UTA aircraft are highly sought after by collectors due to the airline's historical significance in French aviation.