DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇧🇷 VASP Brazilian Airlines — BOEING McDONNELL DOUGLAS MD-11 — HERPA — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 35,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:500 |
| Brand | Herpa |
| Article Number | 503518 |
| EAN | 4013150505518 |
| Airline Company | VASP Brazilian Airlines |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing McDonnell Douglas MD-11 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 61.20 m (200 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 51.70 m (169 ft 7 in) Height: 17.60 m (57 ft 9 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 12.2 cm (4.8 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.3 cm (4.1 in) |
| Registration | N/A |
| 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 represents a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 in the distinctive livery of VASP Brazilian Airlines. Manufactured by Herpa Wings, this collectible features the airline's classic white fuselage with bold blue VASP lettering and cheatline, complemented by the iconic circular logo on the tail. The model showcases exceptional attention to detail including accurate window placement, realistic landing gear, and precise engine nacelle positioning. The tri-jet configuration is faithfully reproduced with the characteristic tail-mounted engine of the MD-11.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is a wide-body trijet airliner with a length of 61.20 meters, wingspan of 51.70 meters, and height of 17.60 meters. Developed as an advanced derivative of the DC-10, it featured increased range, improved fuel efficiency, and modernized cockpit systems. The MD-11 served as a flagship long-haul aircraft for numerous airlines during the 1990s and early 2000s, capable of transcontinental and intercontinental routes. VASP operated this aircraft type on their international services connecting Brazil with destinations across the Americas and Europe.
🇧🇷 About the Airline
VASP (Viação Aérea São Paulo) was a prominent Brazilian airline founded in 1933, operating both domestic and international routes for over six decades. Once Brazil's oldest airline, VASP played a crucial role in connecting Brazilian cities and expanding international connectivity from South America. The airline ceased operations in 2005, making models in its livery highly collectible among aviation enthusiasts.