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Herpa 1:200 Airline Jets: SWISS A220, Binter E195-E2 or LOT Yak-40?

Published September 23, 2026 by Muncle Mikes

Herpa Binter Embraer E195-E2 EC-NEZ in white and green on its included stand, with the product package

Choose the SWISS A220-100 for that Airbus release, the Binter E195-E2 for its white-and-green Embraer presentation, or the LOT Yak-40 for the more compact Yakovlev subject. These are three different aircraft in the same 1:200 scale, not interchangeable airline colors on one model.

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SWISS A220-100: keep the shorter variant in the name

The SWISS HB-JBH release, HE558471-002, specifically represents the A220-100. It uses a white body and red tail and has an approximate listed length of 7 inches.

Choose it for a SWISS collection or an A220-100 comparison. The -100 suffix matters: the QantasLink A220s elsewhere in the collection are -300 releases. Someone requesting a particular aircraft variant may not consider the larger variant in another airline's colors a substitute.

Binter E195-E2: the green-and-white Embraer choice

The Binter Canarias E195-E2, HE573009, identifies EC-NEZ. Its gallery shows a green nose accent, Binter titles and a striped green tail, with the model mounted on its stand.

At approximately 7.5 inches in listed length, it needs slightly more longitudinal space than the SWISS example. E195-E2 is the aircraft designation to retain when comparing another Embraer offer; E195 alone can leave an important variant distinction unstated.

This release suits a Binter-focused gift or a collection exploring different jet manufacturers. Its fresh white-and-green appearance is also a distinct visual choice beside a predominantly red-tailed airline shelf.

LOT Yak-40: a smaller model without changing scale

The LOT Yak-40, HE573139, identifies SP-GEA and a white finish with blue stripes and tail. Its approximate catalog length is 3.75 inches.

That is about half the listed length of the Binter model, but both remain 1:200. The size difference reflects the represented aircraft rather than a smaller scale or an incomplete model.

Choose the Yak-40 when that specific LOT aircraft is the attraction or when a compact aircraft fits the available display better. Do not add an assumed operating date or current fleet role to a gift label; the product represents a particular livery and registration.

Compare complete display needs

All three listings include a stand and describe metal construction with plastic components. They are finished collectibles rather than kits that require paint and cement.

Their lengths are approximate catalog values, not measurements we took. Check the wingspan, tail height and mounted stand footprint separately before ordering a case. A model shorter than the shelf can still be too wide or too tall under a cover.

A supplied stand does not establish opening doors, a retractable undercarriage or an interchangeable mounting system. Choose these releases for the aircraft identities and factory finishes unless a particular additional feature is confirmed.

Make the purchase match the collection

For an airline-specific gift, confirm the operator and registration. For a same-scale aircraft comparison, the three releases provide different manufacturers and proportions. For a constrained desk, begin with the Yak-40's smaller quoted length, then confirm its full display requirements.

Keep the exact item code with your collection notes so a later order adds the intended aircraft rather than a near-match. The Herpa scale guide helps when the next decision is whether to expand the same scale or begin a separate compact fleet.

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