Airbus A319 LATAM Airlines Ecuador HC-CPR (1:500)

Airbus A319 LATAM Airlines Ecuador HC-CPR (1:500)

This Herpa 538770 Airbus A319 model is a precision 1:500 scale die-cast replica, representing aircraft HC-CPR in a distinctive LATAM Ecuador flag-inspired livery.

The model reflects a real-world initiative by LATAM to celebrate regional identity across its network. While retaining the airline’s standard corporate design, the aircraft’s colour scheme has been adapted to reflect Ecuador’s national flag, creating a bold and meaningful visual statement.

With a wingspan of 68 mm, the model offers a compact yet eye-catching display piece, ideal for collectors of modern airline models and special liveries. Constructed from high-quality metal, it delivers both durability and finely applied printed detail consistent with the Herpa Wings range.

Unlike standard airline releases, this model represents a cultural and regional storytelling concept, making it both visually distinctive and historically relevant.

Whether displayed alongside other LATAM aircraft or as part of a wider special livery collection, this model delivers a compelling representation of modern aviation identity in miniature form.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Airbus A319
• Operator/Livery: LATAM Airlines Ecuador (Ecuador Flag Livery)
• Registration: HC-CPR
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Wingspan: 68 mm
• Colour Scheme: White with Ecuador national colours
• Release: News I (January/February 2026)

Historical Background

LATAM Airlines, the largest airline group in Latin America, launched a unique branding initiative to celebrate cultural identity across its operating countries. As part of this programme, five aircraft were specially painted to represent the national flags of Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador.

The aircraft represented here, operated by LATAM Airlines Ecuador, showcases this concept through a fusion of corporate branding and national symbolism, highlighting Ecuador’s identity within the wider LATAM network.

This initiative reflects a broader trend in aviation where airlines use special liveries to strengthen regional pride, cultural recognition, and brand connection with passengers. Herpa’s planned release of all five variants throughout 2026 further underscores the significance of this series for collectors.