Airbus A321 Air France F-GATZ Saint Quentin (1:500)

Airbus A321 Air France F-GATZ Saint Quentin (1:500)

This Herpa 539111 Airbus A321 model is a precision 1:500 scale die-cast replica, representing aircraft F-GTAZ “Saint-Quentin” in the modern Air France livery.

The model features the airline’s updated branding introduced in recent years, including larger Air France titles on the fuselage and the classic “crevette” winged seahorse logo on the forward fuselage and engines. This reflects Air France’s refreshed visual identity while maintaining its traditional symbolism.

The aircraft is accurately reproduced in the Airbus A321 standard narrowbody configuration, with its elongated fuselage and efficient twin-engine layout designed for high-capacity European and medium-haul routes. With a wingspan of 68 mm, the model offers a compact yet highly detailed addition to any 1:500 collection.

Unlike long-haul widebodies, this release captures the core of daily European aviation operations, making it an essential grounding piece for any serious 1:500 airline collection.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Airbus A321
• Operator: Air France
• Registration: F-GTAZ “Saint-Quentin”
• Material: Die-cast metal
• Wingspan: 68 mm
• Colour Scheme: White fuselage with red and blue Air France branding
• Role: Short and medium-haul passenger aircraft
• Release: News III (May/June 2026)

Historical Background

The Airbus A321 is the largest member of the A320 family, designed for high-density short and medium-haul operations across Europe and select international routes. It has been a backbone of Air France’s narrowbody fleet for decades, serving key destinations from its Paris Charles de Gaulle hub.

Aircraft F-GTAZ “Saint-Quentin” is one of the more modern examples in the fleet, and at around 14 years of age it represents a relatively younger airframe within Air France’s remaining A321s. The type is expected to remain in service as part of a gradually shrinking sub-fleet as older examples are retired.