DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan Airways — Ilyushin IL-76 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	510714
EAN	4013150510714
Airline Company	Uzbekistan Airways
Aircraft Type	Ilyushin IL-76
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 46.59 m (152 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in) Height: 14.76 m (48 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 9.3 cm (3.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.1 cm (4.0 in)
Registration	UK-76435
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This meticulously crafted 1:500 scale model by Herpa represents an Uzbekistan Airways Ilyushin IL-76 cargo aircraft. The model features the airline's distinctive livery with bright blue and green color scheme, along with the national emblem prominently displayed on the tail. This miniature replica captures the essence of this Soviet-era heavy transport aircraft, complete with accurate detailing including the four-engine configuration, high-mounted wings, and characteristic nose glazing. Herpa's quality manufacturing ensures collectors receive an authentic representation of this important Central Asian cargo carrier.

The Ilyushin IL-76 is a multi-purpose four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union's Ilyushin design bureau. First flown in 1971, it was designed for delivering heavy machinery to remote, poorly served areas. The aircraft features a 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in) length, 50.50 m (165 ft 8 in) wingspan, and 14.76 m (48 ft 5 in) height. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 10 cm in length with a similar wingspan. The IL-76 has been widely exported and remains in service with numerous cargo operators and air forces worldwide, known for its rugged reliability and ability to operate from unpaved runways.

🇺🇿 About the Airline
Uzbekistan Airways is the flag carrier airline of Uzbekistan, headquartered in Tashkent. Founded in 1992 following the country's independence from the Soviet Union, the airline operates a diverse fleet serving domestic and international routes across Asia, Europe, and North America. The airline has utilized various cargo aircraft including the IL-76 for freight operations, maintaining Uzbekistan's connections to global trade networks.