Herpa Wings Air Namibia Boeing 747SP “Etosha” Scale 1/500 502573

Herpa Wings Air Namibia Boeing 747SP “Etosha” Scale 1/500 502573

Detailed Description

This Herpa Wings 502573 model represents the Air Namibia Boeing 747SP, named “Etosha”, one of the most distinctive aircraft ever operated by the national airline of Namibia.

Air Namibia operated the shortened 747SP (Special Performance) during the late 1980s and early 1990s on long-haul routes linking Windhoek with Europe. The SP variant was designed for ultra-long-range operations, featuring a shortened fuselage, increased performance and excellent hot-and-high capability—well suited to operations from Southern Africa.

The aircraft wore Air Namibia’s striking blue-and-white livery with the oryx emblem on the tail and carried individual aircraft names, with “Etosha” referencing Namibia’s famous national park.

Herpa’s 1:500 scale model captures the aircraft with:

• Correct shortened 747SP fuselage proportions

• Air Namibia tail emblem and fuselage titles

• Printed aircraft name “Etosha”

• Accurate wing and engine layout

• Fine surface detailing and crisp printing

• High-quality die-cast metal finish

A rare and highly desirable model for collectors of African aviation, Boeing 747 variants, and classic long-haul aircraft.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Herpa Wings
• Airline: Air Namibia
• Aircraft: Boeing 747SP
• Aircraft Name: Etosha
• Scale: 1/500
• Catalogue No.: 502573
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Features:
• Accurate 747SP configuration
• Authentic Air Namibia livery
• Fine printed markings