| Model manufacturer: | J Fox Models |
| Order code: | JF-A340-2-003 |
| Scale: | 1:200 |
| Material: | Combined (Metal / Plastic) |
| Weight: | 1.2 kg |
| Registration number: | D-AIBD |
| Dimensions: | 30.2×29.7×8.5 (L×W×H) |
| Air company: | Lufthansa |
| Aircraft manufacturer: | Airbus |
A metal model of the Airbus A340-211 Lufthansa "Essen" plane in a precise design.
The Airbus A340-211 was a wide-body aircraft manufactured by Airbus and Lufthansa was one of its main operators. Specifically, D-AIBD "Essen" was one of the aircraft used by Lufthansa for international flights between 1993 and 2011.
D-AIBD was special because it was one of 6 aircraft to receive a national place designation in Germany. "Essen" comes from the name of a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its industrial background and economic importance.
The plane had a capacity of up to 261 passengers and its length was 63.69 meters, with a wingspan of up to 60.30 meters. D-AIBD had white and blue livery and Lufthansa lettering on the sides, with the name of the city of Essen on the front of the fuselage.
The plane was equipped with a top-class interior that offered passengers comfort and luxury. Inside, there was plenty of legroom, comfortable seats that could be folded into a bed position and modern facilities for entertainment on board. A premium Business Class seat was also available where passengers could enjoy a higher level of comfort and service.
The D-AIBD was powered by four CFM56-5C turbofan engines, giving it high performance and fuel efficiency. The maximum range of the aircraft was up to 12,400 kilometers, which allowed Lufthansa to carry out long international flights to various destinations around the world.
D-AIBD "Essen" was in service with Lufthansa until 2011, when it was withdrawn from service. Since then, it has become part of the history of German aviation and remains in the memory as a symbol of technical progress and comfort in air transport.
