Herpa 571630 Alliance Air ATR-72-600 – VT-AIY 1:200

Herpa 019415 ÖLAG – Austrian Air Transport Company Junkers F13 – A-2 “Stieglitz” 1:87With a flight from Munich to Vienna on May 14, 1923, Österreichische Luftverkehrs Aktiengesellschaft entered the then still young field of commercial aviation. Between 1923 and 1929, no fewer than 22 Junkers F13 aircraft operated on a dense route network across Europe – from Madrid to Moscow and from Rome to Copenhagen. Following the “Anschluss” of Austria to Nazi Germany in 1938, ÖLAG was absorbed into Deutsche Luft Hansa.

Herpa 533003 BAC 1-11-200 Braniff International "Jelly bean Ochre" 1:500The BAC 1-11 is a twin-engine passenger aircraft manufactured by the British Aircraft Corporation. Designed as a low-wing aircraft with a T-tail configuration, it features two engines mounted at the rear fuselage. It was developed as a jet-powered successor to the Vickers Viscount turboprop airliner. The last remaining aircraft still in service was retired in May 2019.

Herpa 533010 BAC 1-11-200 Braniff International "Jelly bean Turquoise" 1:500The BAC 1-11 is a twin-engine airliner manufactured by the British Aircraft Corporation. Designed as a low-wing aircraft with a T-tail, it features two jet engines mounted on either side of the rear fuselage. It was developed as a jet-powered successor to the turboprop Vickers Viscount. The last aircraft still in operation was retired from service in May 2019.

Herpa 535168 Swissair Convair CV-990 “Coronado St. Gallen” 1:500 The Convair CV-990, also known as the Coronado, is a four-engine jet aircraft manufactured by the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft made its maiden flight in January 1961. It has a wingspan of approx. 37 m, a length of approx. 42 m, and a maximum range of 6,116 km at full payload. This detailed model is in 1:500 scale.

Herpa 535175 Convair CV-990 Balair “Coronado” 1:500 The Convair CV-990, also known as the Coronado, is a four-engine jet aircraft manufactured by the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation. The aircraft made its maiden flight in January 1961. It has a wingspan of approx. 37 m, a length of approx. 42 m, and a maximum range of 6,116 km at full payload. This detailed model is in 1:500 scale.

Herpa 536004 Northrop Grumman Lockheed L-1011-100 TriStar “Stargazer” – N140SC 1:500First launched from a Boeing B-52 in 1990, the three-stage Pegasus rocket is primarily used to place small satellites weighing up to 4.5 tons into low Earth orbit. The carrier aircraft known as “Stargazer” is the only one of the original 250 TriStars still in active service. It completes Herpa’s three-part series marking the 50th anniversary of the Lockheed tri-jet.

Herpa 536370 Embraer E195-E2 “Tech Lion” – PR-ZIQ 1:500With the development of the ERJ (Embraer Regional Jet) series 170 to 195 at the latest, the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has become one of the big players in modern aircraft construction and has been a market leader for years in the segment of up to 150 seats. With numerous improvements and newly developed components, such as the wings and engines, Embraer achieved a significant increase in efficiency and range with the new generation of its “E-Jets.” Three variants are currently offered, with the largest and most in-demand being the E195-E2. Embraer marketed the new E2 family as “Profit Hunters” and sent the first demonstration aircraft on a worldwide promotional tour. Already available from Herpa in 1:200 (item no. 571852), the spectacular “TechLion” now follows as the first model of the new E2 series in 1:500 scale.

Herpa 536448 Varig Boeing 767-200 – PP-VNN 1:500Brazil’s former national airline was founded as early as 1927, but ceased operations in 2009. For many years, Varig ranked among the world’s leading airlines and enjoyed great popularity and international recognition. Introduced in 1987, the twin-engine 767-200ER was capable of long overwater flights to destinations such as Europe—or, in Varig’s case, South Africa. With a range of up to 12,000 kilometers, the smaller 767 even surpassed its larger fleet counterparts such as the DC-10, MD-11, or 747. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Boeing 767, this Varig model is now being released, with the collector’s series set to expand with additional models in celebration of the aircraft type’s milestone anniversary.

Herpa 536677 French Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT “Phénix” - ERVTS 01.031 “Bretagne” 1:500The powerful fuselage of the tanker aircraft, based on the A330-200, can carry well over 100 tons of fuel for transfer to other aircraft or alternatively 45 tons of cargo or up to 300 soldiers. Under optimal conditions, the A330 MRTT itself can fly distances of up to 14,800 km. The launch customer was Australia, which introduced the aircraft into service in mid-2011. To date, around ten countries have ordered approximately 70 aircraft for their air forces. France is among them. In French service, the aircraft bears the additional name “Phénix,” with deliveries beginning in 2018 to the 31st Wing in Istres-Le Tubé in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.

Herpa 536745 Republic of Singapore Air Force Airbus A330 MRTT “RSAF 50 years” 1:500 The Republic of Singapore Air Force is considered one of the most capable and technologically advanced armed forces in Southeast Asia. The A330 MRTT is known as a multi-role aircraft, used for aerial refueling, transport, and medevac missions. The 112 Squadron, with its six aircraft, has already demonstrated its capabilities in numerous multinational operations. The first delivered A330 tanker, bearing serial number 761, received a special livery to mark the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Singapore, including a stylized skyline on the tail.

Herpa 536981 Eurowings Airbus A320 "BVB Fanairbus" D-AEWM 1:500Eurowings has been a partner of Borussia Dortmund since the 2016/17 football season. With the BVB Fanairbus, Eurowings became the first airline worldwide to dedicate its own aircraft to football fans: The Airbus A320 registered as D-AEWM flies in a black-and-yellow special livery as an ambassador for top-level football and fan culture within the European route network of Eurowings – preferably departing from Dortmund, the home base of the BVB Fanairbus. BVB fans were actively involved in the aircraft’s design in advance. They were able to help decide which of the most popular moments and stars in BVB history would be immortalized on the aircraft. After a vote by more than 10,000 Borussia supporters, the winning motifs were chosen. Painting the Airbus proved to be a highly demanding challenge, as the illustrations of the nine most legendary BVB moments had to be designed in such a way that football fans could instantly recognize the players and iconic scenes. The concept was realized and staged in the drawing style of the football artists “Hands of God.” In collaboration with the artists of “Hands of God,” Eurowings, and Borussia Dortmund, Herpa offers the “Fanairbus” in no fewer than five versions: as a die-cast model in the scales 1:500 (item no. 536981) and 1:400 (item no. 562829), as a highly detailed finished model in 1:200 (item no. 572750), and as part of the popular Snap-Fit series also in 1:200 (item no. 613927) and, as the largest version, even in 1:100 (item no. 613934). Licensed by Eurowings Aviation GmbH BVB09 and BORUSSIA DORTMUND are registered trademarks of BVB Merchandising GmbH Design by HANDS OF GOD

Herpa 536998 KLM Douglas DC-6B – PH-DFH “Jan van Riebeek” 1:500In 1946, just one year after the end of the Second World War, KLM became the first European airline to launch transatlantic services to New York. By 1948, with the help of the then-new Douglas DC-6, it had already established an extensive long-haul network to Africa as well as North and South America. Entering service in 1952, this DC-6B was named after Jan van Riebeeck, the Dutch physician, merchant, and founder of Cape Town in present-day South Africa.

Herpa 537001 U.S. Air Force Douglas VC-118A - 1254th Air Transport (Special Missions) Wing, Andrews Air Base “Air Force One” 1:500The main difference between the military C-118 and the civilian DC-6 airliner is the installation of a large cargo door on the left side. This aircraft served as the official Air Force One for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The VC-118A was soon overshadowed by the introduction of the first Boeing VC-137. Both presidents preferred traveling in the larger, faster jet, and the VC-118 was subsequently used primarily for short trips to airports too small for the larger Boeings. Today, this aircraft is on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

Herpa 537018 Aviogenex Tupolev TU-134A – YU-AJA “Titograd” 1:500Aviogenex was founded in 1968 as a charter airline to bring sun-seekers from Western Europe—primarily Germany and the United Kingdom—to Yugoslavia. On April 30, 1969, the airline operated its first flight from Belgrade to Düsseldorf using a TU-134. Delivered in 1971, aircraft YU-AJA was named after the city of Titograd. Between 1946 and 1992, the city of Podgorica—now the capital of the Republic of Montenegro—was renamed Titograd in honor of Yugoslav President Josip Tito.

Herpa 538008 Boeing B377 BOAC - Open House 2024 1:500The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was a long-range passenger aircraft produced by the American manufacturer Boeing between 1947 and 1950. The aircraft featured a pressurized cabin and accommodated between 55 and 117 passengers, depending on the seating configuration. With its distinctive double-deck fuselage, it was regarded in the 1950s as the “jumbo jet” of its era. A total of 56 units were built. Technically, the Boeing 377 was based on the military transport aircraft Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, which in turn had been developed from the long-range bomber B-29 Superfortress and its successor, the B-50.

Herpa 562829 Eurowings Airbus A320 "BVB Fanairbus" – D-AEWM 1:400Eurowings has been a partner of Borussia Dortmund since the 2016/17 football season. With the BVB Fanairbus, Eurowings became the first airline worldwide to dedicate an aircraft to football fans: The Airbus A320, registered as D-AEWM, flies in a black and yellow special livery as an ambassador for top-level football and fan culture within Eurowings’ European route network – primarily operating from Dortmund, the home base of the BVB Fanairbus.BVB fans were actively involved in the aircraft’s design process. They were able to help decide which of the most popular moments and stars in BVB history should be featured on the aircraft. After a vote involving more than 10,000 Borussia fans, the winning motifs were selected. Painting the Airbus presented a highly demanding challenge, as the illustrations of the nine most legendary BVB moments had to be designed in a way that allows football fans to instantly recognize players and iconic scenes. The artwork was created and staged in the signature drawing style of the football artists “Hands of God”.In cooperation with the artists of “Hands of God”, Eurowings and Borussia Dortmund, Herpa offers the “Fanairbus” in no fewer than five versions: as a die-cast model in 1:500 (item no. 536981) and 1:400 (item no. 562829), as a highly detailed pre-assembled model in 1:200 (item no. 572750), and as part of the popular Snap-Fit series also in 1:200 (item no. 613927) and, as the largest version, even in 1:100 (item no. 613934).Licensed by Eurowings Aviation GmbH. BVB09 and BORUSSIA DORTMUND are registered trademarks of BVB Merchandising GmbH. Design by HANDS OF GOD.

Herpa 572064 Embraer E195-E2 “Profit Hunter - Golden Eagle” - PR-ZIJ 1:200With the rollout of the first ERJ-170 at the latest, the Brazilian manufacturer joined the top tier of commercial aviation. The E-Jet family has been continuously improved and expanded. Recently, the thoroughly modernized E2 family was introduced, offering significantly increased efficiency and greater range. Embraer markets the new E2 as the “Profit Hunter” and sends two demonstrator aircraft with striking special liveries on worldwide promotional tours. Following the “TechLion” (Item No. 571852), the equally impressive “Golden Eagle” now takes the stage.

Herpa 572095 Vickers British European Airways Viscount 800 BEA "Speedjack" 1:200In the early post-war years, British European Airways was one of the major players in European air transport and had a significant influence on the development of aircraft created during that era, including the then-revolutionary Vickers Viscount. In 1953, BEA became the launch customer and introduced the first examples into service. In 1968, this Viscount—along with the entire BEA fleet—received the new “Speedjack” livery, featuring the Union Jack on the tail and the distinctive red wings.

Herpa 572149 Tupolev TU-22M3M “Backfire” - M3M prototype 1:200Even more than 50 years after the prototype’s first flight, the TU-22M long-range bomber remains a formidable weapons system. To ensure it continues to do so for years to come, a modernization program is currently underway for a number of the aircraft still in service. These upgrades transform the twin-jet-powered bomber into the TU-22M3M, which completed its maiden flight in prototype form in December 2018. A distinctive feature of the bomber is its variable-sweep wings, adjustable between 20 and 65 degrees, providing good takeoff and landing performance, efficient cruise flight for extended range, or—when fully swept back—high speeds of up to twice the speed of sound. The TU-22M3 is also capable of launching cruise missiles from long distances, allowing it to strike targets without entering the dangerous range of enemy air defenses. By 1993, the manufacturer in Kazan had built 514 TU-22M aircraft of various versions, most of them in the M3 variant. At least 60 examples remain today, although not all are operational, and not all can be upgraded to the M3M standard. The upgrades primarily include improved navigation and communication systems.

Herpa 572156 Russian Air Force Tupolev Tu-22M3 “Backfire” 1:200With the Tu-22M, the Tupolev design bureau ventured in the 1960s into its first variable-geometry (swing-wing) aircraft design. The movable wings were intended to provide good takeoff and landing performance, efficient cruising flight, and—when swept back—supersonic dash capability when required. The Tu-22M3 became the main production version of the series and performed its maiden flight in June 1977. For the complex training required on the bomber, the 43rd Center for Combat Training and Conversion at Dyagilevo continues to operate to this day. In addition to several other aircraft types, a number of Tu-22M3s—including RF-34075—are stationed there for the training of future bomber force crews.

Herpa 572262 British Airways (TAT) Fokker 100 – F-GIOA 1:200Founded in 1968 as Touraine Air Transport, the French airline was acquired by British Airways in the 1990s and merged with the likewise acquired Air Liberté. The original aircraft represented by this model was delivered factory-new to TAT in 1993 under the registration F-GIOK and later joined the British Airways fleet. In May 1994, it received the elegant Landor livery.

Herpa 572330 U.S. Air Force Fairchild A-10C Thunderbolt II – Idaho ANG, 190th FS “75th” 1:200The 40th Squadron, equipped with P-47 Thunderbolt fighters, was part of the massive Allied force assembled to liberate Europe from Nazi rule. The unit was re-established in 1946 as the 190th Fighter Squadron at Gowen Field Air Base in the U.S. state of Idaho and therefore celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2021. To mark the occasion, the unit applied a historic livery reminiscent of a P-47 flown by the squadron 75 years earlier.

Herpa 572439 Lufthansa Cargo Airbus A321P2F – D-AEUC "Hello Europe" 1:200With this first of soon to be three A321 freighters, Lufthansa Cargo is operating short- and medium-haul aircraft for the first time since the 1990s. Originally built in 2008 for the Austrian airline Niki, this A321 was converted into a freighter by Lufthansa Technik and has supported the expansion of the crane airline’s European cargo network since early 2022.

Herpa 572446 LOT Polish Airlines Ilyushin IL-18 – SP-LSF 1:200The LOT Polish Airlines Ilyushin IL-18 – SP-LSF is a four-engine turboprop aircraft manufactured by Ilyushin. Bearing the registration “SP-LSF” of the Polish carrier LOT Polish Airlines, it was delivered to the airline on November 25, 1965.