Airbus A340-500 Qatar Amiri Flight A7-HHH (1:500)

Airbus A340-500 Qatar Amiri Flight A7-HHH (1:500)

This Herpa 538923 Airbus A340-500 model is a precision 1:500 scale die-cast replica, depicting aircraft A7-HHH operated by Qatar Amiri Flight, the government VIP airline of Qatar.

Finished in a clean white and light grey VIP livery, the model reflects the understated but prestigious appearance typical of state aircraft used for royal and governmental transport. The long, elegant fuselage of the A340-500 ultra-long-range variant is accurately reproduced, along with its signature four-engine configuration and extended wing design.

With a wingspan of 127 mm, this model has a strong and impressive presence in any 1:500 widebody or VIP aviation collection. It is constructed from die-cast metal with finely printed detailing, consistent with Herpa’s Wings series quality standards.

Unlike standard airline liveries, this model represents the world of state aviation and private long-range transport, making it both visually refined and historically significant.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Airbus A340-500
• Operator: Qatar Amiri Flight (VIP government fleet)
• Registration: A7-HHH
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Wingspan: 127 mm
• Colour Scheme: White and grey VIP livery
• Role: Government / royal transport aircraft
• Release: News II (March/April 2026)

Historical Background

The Airbus A340-500 was developed as part of the A340 family to serve the ultra-long-haul segment, and at the time of its introduction it was the world’s longest-range commercial airliner, capable of flying intercontinental routes without stopovers.

Despite its technical achievements, the A340-500 saw limited commercial adoption, with only 34 aircraft produced out of the full A340 family production run of around 380 units, making it one of the rarest variants of the type.

Today, no commercial airlines operate the A340-500 in regular passenger service, but it continues to see use in government and VIP transport roles, where range, comfort, and four-engine reliability remain highly valued.

Qatar Amiri Flight is the official VIP airline of the State of Qatar, operating on-demand worldwide flights for the royal family and government officials. Its fleet includes a mix of aircraft types, from narrowbody Airbus jets to large long-haul aircraft such as the Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A340 variants.

Aircraft such as A7-HHH represent the upper tier of VIP aviation, combining extreme long-range capability with exclusive, low-density cabin layouts designed for state travel rather than commercial service.