Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA9804
Dassault Mirage IIICJ Shahak Diecast Model
IDF/AF 117th (First Jet) Sqn, #768, Ramat David AB, Israel, December 1970 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Dassault Mirage IIICJ Shahak | | 8.25" | | 4.5" |
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In December 1970, Israel's 117th Squadron, also known as the "First Jet Squadron," operated the Mirage IIICJ, a variant of the French-built Mirage III. The squadron played a vital role in Israel's air operations during the War of Attrition (1967-1970) and was integral to Israeli Air Force (IAF) capabilities at the time. The 117th Squadron's Mirage IIICJ was used for air superiority, interception, and ground attack missions. In December 1970, the squadron continued to carry out crucial operations along the Suez Canal, defending Israel's borders while engaging in frequent combat with Egyptian forces. Designed to meet a French government specification for a lightweight, all-weather interceptor, the Dassault Mirage III was first flown on November 17, 1956. This supersonic aircraft has a tailless delta wing configuration and is capable of high speeds (a Mirage IIIA was the first European aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight). It has a provision for a SEPR liquid-fuel rocket engine, which provides additional burst thrust. In production for over a decade, the Mirage III is considered one of Europe's most successful military aircraft designs, serving 20 different nations, some of whom still fly it today. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. 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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