Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1601
Dassault Mirage 2000C Diecast Model
Armee de l'Air EC 1/5 Joan of Arc/Stork, Saudi Arabia, Operation Daguet, 1991 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Dassault Mirage 2000C | | 7.75" | | 5" |
During WWI Escadrille SPA26 "Stork" and SPA124 "Fayette" were formed. In 1920 SPA26 was integrated into 2nd Fighter Group. SPA124 Fayette joined the 2nd Fighter Group in 1921. In 1933 the 2 groups combined into GC II/6 in Rheims and SPA124 becomes "Jeanne d' Arc". In 1945, the GC II/6 is attached to the newly formed 5th Interceptor Squadron and in 1949 becomes GC I/5 the Vendée. Returning from Indo-China in the 1970's GC I/5 was stationed at Air Base 114 Orange-Caritat. They become EC.1/5 "the Vendée" and in July 1988 receive the first Mirage 2000C RDI.
Designed as a lightweight fighter for the French Air Force, the Dassault Mirage 2000 was first flown on March 10th, 1978. The Mirage 2000 is a fourth generation fighter based on the Mirage III. It has a delta wing, one engine, a dual-intake, and can carry a range of air-to-surface weapons, including laser-guided bombs. Variants include a single-seat or dual-seat version. The dual-seat 2000N is nuclear strike capable, armed with nuclear weapons and equipped with navigation avionics that are capable of handling air-to-ground munitions. The Mirage 2000C is a single-seat, all weather interceptor armed with high firing rate 30mm guns. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale Mirage 2000 is a sleek diecast model with crisp panel lines, manufactured with only the smallest amount of plastic. The side mounted engine intakes with fixed inlet cones are constructed in plastic for greater accuracy and the configurable canopy provides a clear view of the instrument panel, control stick and ejection seat. The rear turbine blades are easily seen inside the exhaust nozzle and the large refueling probe is mounted on the nose (in most releases). The thin yet solid metal wing features exceptional panel line details, flap and aileron actuator arms at the rear and a complete set of removable wing mounted ordnance.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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