Bombardier Q400 LOT Polish Airlines SP-EQF (1:200)

Bombardier Q400 LOT Polish Airlines SP-EQF (1:200)

Add a classic regional turboprop that bridged the gap between older ATR operations and modern European short-haul flying with the Herpa Wings LOT Polish Airlines Bombardier Q400 (573955). This model represents LOT’s high-performance turboprop fleet that served as a key part of its regional network in the 2010s.

This Herpa 573955 Q400 model is a precision 1:200 scale replica, representing aircraft SP-EQF in the modern LOT Polish Airlines white and blue livery.

The model accurately depicts the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, a high-speed turboprop designed for regional routes requiring jet-like performance with turboprop efficiency. Key features include its long slender wings, high-mounted wing configuration, and twin Pratt & Whitney PW150 engines with six-bladed propellers.

LOT operated a fleet of 12 Q400 aircraft between 2015 and 2023, using them to modernise and replace older ATR-72 turboprops across its European regional network.

With a wingspan of 142 mm, the model provides a compact but highly detailed representation ideal for regional aviation collectors.

The LOT Polish Airlines Q400 SP-EQF represents a key chapter in European regional aviation, combining speed, efficiency, and operational flexibility. This Herpa model captures that role in detailed miniature form, making it a strong addition to any serious 1:200 airline or turboprop collection.

Features

• Aircraft Type: Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
• Operator: LOT Polish Airlines
• Registration: SP-EQF
• Material: Metal die-cast
• Wingspan: 142 mm
• Livery: Standard LOT blue and white scheme
• Role: Short-haul regional turboprop
• Service Period (real aircraft): 2015–2023 fleet operation period

Historical Background

The Bombardier Q400 is the fastest and most advanced member of the Dash 8 turboprop family, designed to combine turboprop efficiency with near-jet performance. Its ability to operate efficiently on short and medium regional routes made it highly attractive to European carriers.

LOT Polish Airlines introduced the Q400 fleet in 2015 as part of a strategy to modernise its regional operations. The aircraft replaced older ATR-72 turboprops that had been in service since the early 1990s, reflecting a broader shift in European regional aviation toward faster and more efficient aircraft types.

By 2023, the aircraft type was phased out of LOT service as the airline continued fleet modernisation with newer generation aircraft.