DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇯🇵 Government Aircraft of Japan — Boeing 747-400 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

This aircraft represents the first of the two Boeing 747-400 government aircraft operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) for official transport missions of the Prime Minister of Japan, members of the Imperial Family, and other senior government officials. Registration 20-1101 served as one of Japan's dedicated VIP transports from 1993 until its retirement in 2019. この航空機は、日本航空自衛隊（JASDF）が運用した2機の政府専用ボーイング747-400のうちの1機です。首相、皇室関係者、および政府高官の公式海外訪問に使用されました。機体番号20-1101は、1993年から2019年まで日本の政府専用機として運用されました。 Characteristics Type CIVIL Scale 1:500 Brand Herpa Article Number 511575 EAN 4013150511575 Airline Company Government Aircraft of Japan Aircraft Type Boeing 747-400 Size 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 70.67 m (231 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 64.44 m (211 ft 5 in) Height: 19.41 m (63 ft 8 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 14.1 cm (5.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 12.9 cm (5.1 in) Registration 20-1101 Condition Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. Description Herpa Wings 1:500 scale model of the Government Aircraft of Japan Boeing 747-400 (registration 20-1101), featuring the distinctive white, red and gold presidential livery of the Japan Air Self Defense Force. Finely detailed die-cast collector model supplied with original box and protective packaging. This exceptional 1:500 scale die-cast model from Herpa Wings accurately reproduces the Boeing 747-400 in the distinctive livery of the Government Aircraft of Japan. The model features the elegant white fuselage with red cheatline and Japanese hinomaru (red circle) markings on the fuselage and tail. Herpa's attention to detail is evident in the precise molding of the four-engine configuration, landing gear, and the aircraft's characteristic hump. This pre-assembled model requires no construction and comes ready for display, making it perfect for aviation enthusiasts and collectors of government aircraft. The Boeing 747-400 is the most successful variant of the iconic 747 family, featuring improved engines, extended range, and advanced avionics. With a length of approximately 70.70 meters (231 feet 10 inches), a wingspan of 64.90 meters (212 feet 11 inches), and a height of 19.40 meters (63 feet 8 inches), the 747-400 can carry passengers or VIP configurations across intercontinental distances. The Japanese government operates special 747-400s for official state transport, featuring luxurious interiors and advanced communications equipment for diplomatic missions and state visits. 🇯🇵 About the Operator The Government Aircraft of Japan operates a fleet of aircraft for transporting the Emperor, Prime Minister, and other senior officials on domestic and international duties. These aircraft are maintained by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and feature distinctive ceremonial liveries representing Japanese national identity.