JC Wings Korean Air Airbus A321neo HL8509 1:400 Diecast Model

1:400 Diecast: Korean Air Airbus A321neo HL8509 (JC Wings XX40096)

HL8509 (MSN 11191) is an Airbus A321-272NX that first flew on February 7, 2023, was delivered to Korean Air on February 21, 2023, and entered service on March 4, 2023. It is powered by two CFM LEAP-1A engines and represents Korean Air's continued narrow-body fleet renewal. The A321-272NX designation places this airframe in the A321neo XLR-compatible variant family, offering extended range over its A321ceo predecessors.

Livery & Visual Details

The model carries Korean Air's classic livery: sky-blue upper fuselage and vertical stabilizer contrasting with a white lower fuselage and belly. "KOREAN AIR" appears in white lettering on the forward fuselage. The vertical stabilizer centers the iconic Taegeuk emblem — interlocking red and blue motif — with a small South Korean flag at the tail's leading edge. The A321neo's sharklets are present, rendered in the same grey as the wing surfaces. Engine nacelles are white, with dark fan blades visible at the intakes. No special nose art or campaign markings are present.

Model Craft & Collectibility

JC Wings issues this in 1:400 diecast metal. The XX40096 item number marks a dedicated release for HL8509, capturing a newly delivered neo-family airframe under Korean Air's long-running classic scheme — a pairing that will not repeat as the carrier transitions fleet and livery simultaneously.

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