Herpa 504539 Airlanka Airbus A340-300 1:500 Scale Mint in Box RETIRED 1996

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Herpa 504539 Airlanka Airbus A340-300 1:500 Scale New in Box
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The Airbus
A340
is a long-range four-engine wide-body commercial passenger jet airliner. Developed and produced by Airbus Industrie, a consortium of European aerospace companies, which is now fully owned by EADS, the A340 was assembled at
Toulouse
,
France
. It seats up to 375 passengers in the standard variants and 440 in the stretched −600 series. Depending on the model, it has a range of between 6,700 to 9,000 nautical miles (12,400 to 17,000 km). It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330 with which it was concurrently designed. Its distinguishing features are four high-bypass turbofan engines and three-bogie main landing gear. Airbus manufactured the A340 in four fuselage lengths. The initial variant, A340-300, which entered service in 1993, measured 59.39 metres (194.8 ft). The shorter −200 was developed next, and the A340-600 was a 15.91 metres (52.2 ft) stretch of the −200. The -600 was developed alongside the shorter A340-500, which would become the longest-ranged commercial airliner until the arrival of the Boeing 777-200LR. The two initial models were powered by the CFM56-5C, rated at 151 kilonewtons (34,000 lbf), while Rolls-Royce held exclusive powerplant rights to the extended-ranged and heavier −500 and −600 models, through the 267-kilonewton (60,000 lbf) Rolls-Royce Trent 500. Initial A340 versions share the fuselage and wing of the A330 while the −500/-600 models are longer and have larger wings. Launch customers Lufthansa and Air France placed the A340 into service in March 1993. As of September 2011, 379 orders had been placed (not including private operators), of which 375 were delivered. The most common type were the A340-300 model, with 218 aircraft delivered. Lufthansa is the biggest operator of the A340, having acquired 59 aircraft. The A340 is used on long-haul, trans-oceanic routes due to its immunity from ETOPS; however, with reliability in engines improving, airlines are progressively phasing out the type in favor of more economical twinjets such as the Boeing 777. Airbus announced on 10 November 2011, that the A340 program had been terminated due to lack of new orders.
Mint condition, in the original packaging
1:500 scale
diecast plane
From Herpa
Small scale and life-like model for adult collectors or kit for the assembly of detailed scale model, not a toy! Not suitable for children under 14 years!
Just like the manufacturers of the originals, Herpa utilizes the latest technology and quality assurance for development and production. Herpa airplanes are aviation fans leading collectors and model building scales 1/500 and 1/200 live up to their big originals in quality, design and fascination. At Herpa, collectors of other scales too, for instance 1/400 or 1/1000 will find a nice model selection for their hobby.
Mint condition, most have awesome graphics on the box
This scaled aircraft model makes great gifts for airline employees, retirees and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. This detailed diecast airplane model was produced to specifications from the aircraft manufacturer and the airline company. It reflects, as accurately the paint scheme of the airline and has many details that are not usually found on other models in this scale. Each model is meticulously finished for unsurpassed quality. This scaled model was produced is accurately painted and professionally detailed.
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