Mirage IIIc 1:48 Academy 12247

Plastic model airplane kit: Mirage IIIC 1:48 Academy 12247

We present the plastic model kit of the Mirage IIIC airplane in 1:48 scale, produced by the renowned company Academy. This model is a great opportunity for aviation and modeling enthusiasts to recreate one of the most famous second-generation fighters that played a key role in the history of military aviation.

Model details:

• Scale: 1:48
• Manufacturer: Academy
• Catalog number: 12247

Dassault Mirage IIIC

The Mirage IIIC is the first main production model from the Mirage III family, developed by the French company Dassault Aviation. This aircraft was the first Western European fighter to exceed Mach 2 in level flight, which occurred on October 24, 1958. The Mirage IIIC was equipped with a Snecma Atar turbojet engine with an afterburner, allowing it to achieve impressive speeds and maneuverability.

The Mirage IIIC was designed as a single-seat interceptor and entered service with the French Air Force in July 1961. A total of 95 units of this model were ordered, which remained in service until 1988. The Mirage IIIC was armed with two 30 mm DEFA cannons and could carry various armaments, including AIM-9B Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, later replaced by Matra R550 Magic, and radar-guided Matra R530 missiles.

This aircraft was widely exported and used by many countries, including Argentina, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, and Israel. The Mirage IIIC participated in numerous armed conflicts, including the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War, where the Israeli Air Force successfully used it both as an air superiority fighter and as a strike aircraft.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.