Saab 340 Commercial Aircraft "Crossair" (HB-AKN) White | Herpa 1:200: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

This page is devoted to Saab 340 Commercial Aircraft "Crossair" (HB-AKN) White | Herpa 1:200, the exact scale model aircraft sold under the Herpa record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.

The record that separates this item

• Exact product: Saab 340 Commercial Aircraft "Crossair" (HB-AKN) White | Herpa 1:200
• Brand or vendor: Herpa
• Product type: Scale Model Aircraft
• SKU or catalog key: F977-HE573252
• Scale stated in the record: 1:200
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $112.36 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

The scale marker 1:200 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The working catalog key is F977-HE573252. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another scale model aircraft listing.

What the current listing actually confirms

The source description says: “Saab 340 Commercial Aircraft "Crossair" (HB-AKN) White with Tail Graphics. This Herpa diecast model is offered in 1:200 scale (item HE573252). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Herpa Scale: 1:200 Item number: HE573252 Features and finish Detailing: exterior. Display stand included. Body features: no opening panels. Packaging: sealed manufacturer packaging. Construction: diecast metal with plastic components. Approximate size: L-3.75, Wingspan-4.25 inches. Construction: diecast metal and plastic. Browse related collections 1:200 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Diecast Model Aircraft & Warplanes” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.

How to evaluate this product type

The most useful way to evaluate Saab 340 Commercial Aircraft "Crossair" (HB-AKN) White | Herpa 1:200 is to separate identity from condition. Identity comes from the subject, scale or casting, finish, graphics, wheels and SKU. Condition comes from the actual photographed surfaces, packaging and moving parts. Mixing those two questions can lead to a correct model being described with the wrong condition.

For this listing, F977-HE573252 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.

Second-pass inspection

A good collection note records what is visible and avoids unsupported rarity claims. Write down the exact color wording, graphics, wheel treatment, package condition and any disclosed customization. Market value can change; the product identity should remain reproducible from the record.

Upon arrival, compare the item with the listing images before opening or altering it. Any material discrepancy is easier to document while the original packaging and shipping materials remain intact.

What to inspect in the product images

The gallery contains 1 indexed product image. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

• Identity: title, vendor and SKU F977-HE573252 agree.
• Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
• Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
• Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
• Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Diecast Model Airplanes & Military Aircraft · Herpa Models & Collectibles · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:200 Diecast Aircraft & Airport Accessories

Preserving the identity trail

Catalog the item under the complete title and F977-HE573252, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match F977-HE573252 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.

Questions answered by the exact listing

Can a similar title be treated as the same release?

Not without matching F977-HE573252 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.

Does the article guarantee every specification?

No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.

What should be saved after purchase?

Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Saab 340 Commercial Aircraft "Crossair" (HB-AKN) White | Herpa 1:200 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live Saab 340 Commercial Aircraft "Crossair" (HB-AKN) White | Herpa 1:200 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Decision record for future reference

The final purchase record for Saab 340 Commercial Aircraft "Crossair" (HB-AKN) White | Herpa 1:200 should contain the vendor Herpa, product type Scale Model Aircraft, SKU F977-HE573252, selected option, current price and the image used to verify the item. This set of evidence is more durable than a title alone and makes a later duplicate or replacement check much faster.

After arrival, compare the item with that evidence before discarding packaging or beginning work. Note any discrepancy, then record actual fit, condition or performance only after direct inspection. The resulting trail explains both the original offer and the owner’s later experience while keeping the article accurate, specific and reviewable.