Airbus A300 B2

The model presented is an Airbus A300 agency display model in Air France livery, built at a 1/50 scale. It was designed to be displayed in shop windows or commercial spaces to highlight the aircraft’s interior layout.

Model dimensions:  

At 1/50 scale, the real Airbus A300’s dimensions are:  

• Length: 54.08 m
• Wingspan: 44.84 m
• Height: 16.54 m

Which gives the following for the model:  

• Length: approximately 108 cm
• Wingspan: approximately 89 cm
• Height: approximately 33 cm

Cabin interior decoration:  

The “cutaway” model showcases the cabin’s internal layout:  

• The forward cabin is distinctly visible, featuring an illuminated flight deck.
• The forward class section is represented by red seats, likely typical of Air France’s “First Class” configuration of the period. These seats are wider and more spaced than the economy ones.
• The central and rear sections consist of blue seats arranged in multiple rows, configured in the 2-4-2 layout typical of Air France’s A300 aircraft, demonstrating the eight-abreast seating capacity in various layouts.
• Galleys, lavatories, partitions, and doors are all represented in detailed model form, allowing for visualization of the circulation plan and service areas.
• Blue LED lighting enhances the seating arrangement and gives an impression of cabin volume.
• The windows, access doors, and technical details are accurately reproduced on the fuselage, with the model displaying the historic “AIR FRANCE” logo on the body.

Features and use:  

This type of model was generally made of resin or thick plastic, sometimes handcrafted or produced in small series for Airbus or Air France. It was displayed in travel agencies or Air France offices, to present the aircraft to clients and staff. The detail level is high, including interior décor, technical equipment, cabin fittings, and in some cases, lighting.

In summary, this 1/50 scale model is a spectacular piece that highlights the typical interior layout of an Air France Airbus A300, combining red seats for the forward class and blue ones for economy, all within a finely detailed and illuminated fuselage.