Hobby Master 1/72 Mirage 2000-5 188-EF, 100 Years of SPA 88 Squadron, EC3/11 "Corse", 2017 Diecast Model Aircraft

The Mirage 2000-5 is the second generation of the Mirage 2000. The French Armée de l’Air was replacing the older version of the Mirage 2000 and the manufacturer had hoped to sell the newer version to them but they had already committed to the Rafale.

The manufacturer needed a sale to the ADA to help promote export sales so as a stopgap measure until the Rafale was delivered the ADA upgraded 37 of their early Mirage 2000’s to Dash 5 standards. The Dash 5 had new RDY radar, a new APSI (Advanced Pilot-System Interface) cockpit, MICA missiles and the ICMS Mk. 2 (integrated countermeasures system).

The Dash 5 is the first production fighter aircraft ever to be equipped with LCD displays. France, Greece, India, Qatar and Taiwan are equipped with the Dash 5 version of the Mirage 2000.

This diecast model has all the detail you have come to expect from Hobby Master from the markings to the armaments all in a stunning scale diecast model.

Service for the Mirage 2000 began in 1984, and the last production aircraft was procured by the Hellenic Air Force in 2007.

The Mirage 2000-5F was intended to be an export version, but the French Air Force did not receive enough interest to make it feasible, so existing aircraft were modified.

In 1993, it was agreed to update the present aircraft, and work began in 1997, with its first delivery of 2000-5F in 2000.

The French Air Force frequently participates in the multi-national air defense drill (NOMAD) inspired by the Belgian Air Force, an annual event at RAF Waddington.

The first NOMAD exercise occurred in 1994, in which European Air Forces and non-European Air Forces with squadrons based in Europe participated.

France also sent Mirages to participate in 2002's RAF Waddington Airshow, just as they did in other years.

The RAF Waddington Airshow is considered by many the greatest in the UK.

This die-cast model faithfully recreates the Mirage 2000-5, No. 188-EF, celebrating 100 Years of the SPA 88 Squadron, EC3/11 "Corse" 2017.

The 1/72 scale die-cast is 19.68cm long and has a wingspan of 12.7cm.

Features - Model is approximately 7.75" long with a 5" wingspan - Die cast metal construction with some plastic components - Accurate markings and insignia - Includes pilot figure - Optional-position landing gear - Detachable ordnance loads - Opening canopy - Display stand included

Key Specifications

• Scale: 1/72

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