Key Features and Details:
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Aircraft Type: Airbus A320NEO. This version boasts advanced engines and improved aerodynamics over the original A320, contributing to better fuel economy and reduced noise emissions.
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Scale: 1:400, a highly popular scale among collectors. It offers a great balance between capturing intricate details and providing a manageable size for display in collections or airport dioramas.
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Operator & Registration: The model features the livery of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. The specific registration A6-EJB corresponds to a real Airbus A320NEO in Etihad's active fleet.
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Special "Chennai Super Kings" Livery: This is the most distinctive and eye-catching feature of the model. The real A6-EJB aircraft was adorned with a unique livery promoting the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a highly popular franchise cricket team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Etihad Airways is a principal sponsor of CSK. The livery typically features:
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The prominent CSK team logo (a roaring lion) on the tail and/or rear fuselage.
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The team's distinctive yellow and blue colors boldly incorporated into the standard Etihad livery, often on the engines or integrated into the fuselage design, making it stand out significantly.
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"Chennai Super Kings" titling and potentially other sponsorship graphics are visible.
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Construction: The model is made from high-quality diecast metal for the main fuselage and wings, providing a realistic weight and a premium, durable feel. Smaller components like engine fan blades, landing gear struts, and antennas are typically made from durable plastic for fine detail.
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Detailing:
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Accurate Livery Application: The intricate "Chennai Super Kings" graphics, specific colors, Etihad Airways titles, and the A6-EJB registration are precisely printed (pad-printed) to ensure high fidelity to the actual aircraft's unique paint scheme.
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Antennas: The "with Antenna" detail signifies that even the small, delicate communication and navigation antennas found on the real aircraft's fuselage are accurately replicated, significantly enhancing the model's realism.
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Landing Gear: Features detailed landing gear assemblies with rolling wheels (often made of rubber), allowing for realistic ground display. The landing gear is typically fixed for display, but some higher-end models might offer removable gear.
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Collectibility: Models featuring special sports-related liveries like this "Chennai Super Kings" edition are particularly sought after by collectors. They appeal to both aviation enthusiasts interested in unique aircraft designs and fans of the specific sports team or league, making it a unique cross-collectible item.