Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1609
Dassault Mirage 2000-5 Diecast Model
ROCAF, Taiwan, 2001 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Dassault Mirage 2000-5 | | 7.75" | | 5" |
In 1992 Dassault completed an agreement with Taiwan for the purchase of 48 Mirage 2000-5Ei single-seat and 12 Mirage 2000-Di two-seaters. The first 5 aircraft arrived by sea in May 1997. This was a historic moment for Dassault because the last French built aircraft that the RoCAF purchased was 24 Dewoitine D.150C piston engine aircraft in 1937. The transaction was named "Fei Lung" (Flying Dragon). Along with the aircraft the RoCAF purchased 960 MICA medium-range and 480 Magic II short-range air-to-air missiles. Since the two-seater Mirages don't have internal guns some center-line twin gun pods with DEFA 554 cannons were acquired. Also on the shopping list were support equipment, auxiliary fuel tanks, helmets and G-suits. The RoCAF also ordered some ASTAC electronic intelligence (ELINT) pods for their Mirages.
The 499th Tactical Fighter Wing, also refer to as the 2nd TFW in some publications, is stationed at Hsinchu Air Base and is the only wing in the ROCAF to have the Mirage 2000-5 aircraft. The 499th is comprised of three squadrons the 41st that received the first aircraft, 42nd, and 48th and each squadron was allotted 20 Mirages. Late in 1999 the RoCAF lost 2 Mirages in two separate training accidents. On November 26, 1998 the last Mirages was delivered and November 1, 2004 the 41st and 42nd TFS were upgraded to TFG.
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 2003-2026 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.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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