One or two statement aircraft on a deep shelf or in a dedicated display case.
Aircraft model scale guide
1:200 aircraft model sizes
Large centrepiece models with enough surface area for detailed liveries, antennas and landing gear.
Calculated from the sourced full-size dimensions in the LargePlanes database.Measure both the wingspan and the stand footprint. Large wide-body models can need substantially more depth than their fuselage length suggests.
Real dimension in centimetres ÷ 200 = approximate model dimension.
| Aircraft | Length | Wingspan | Height | Next check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A380-800 | 36.4 cm | 39.9 cm | 12.1 cm | Add case clearance → |
| 747-8 | 38.2 cm | 34.2 cm | 9.7 cm | Add case clearance → |
| An-225 Mriya | 42 cm | 44.2 cm | 9.1 cm | Add case clearance → |
| An-124 Ruslan | 34.6 cm | 36.7 cm | 10.5 cm | Add case clearance → |
| C-5M Super Galaxy | 37.7 cm | 33.9 cm | 9.9 cm | Add case clearance → |
| C-17 Globemaster III | 26.5 cm | 25.9 cm | 8.4 cm | Add case clearance → |
| BelugaXL | 31.6 cm | 30.2 cm | 9.5 cm | Add case clearance → |
| 747-400 Dreamlifter | 35.8 cm | 32.2 cm | 10.8 cm | Add case clearance → |
| Roc | 36.5 cm | 58.7 cm | 7.6 cm | Add case clearance → |
| H-4 Hercules | 33.3 cm | 48.8 cm | 12.1 cm | Add case clearance → |
Optional shopping step
Compare current 1:200 models
Use the table to shortlist a footprint, then verify the exact variant, material, stand and finished dimensions in the listing.
1:200 scale questions
Is every 1:200 model exactly the calculated size?
The main body should be close, but stands, landing gear, aerials and manufacturing tolerances can change the finished footprint.
Can I mix model scales?
Yes. A single scale makes size comparisons intuitive; mixed scales make it easier to fit favourite aircraft into the space available.