Panzerkampf Aircraft 14615PB
Dassault Rafale B Diecast Model
Armee de l'Air ECE 5/330 Cote d'Argent, Ocean Tiger, BAN Landivisiau, France, NATO Tiger Meet 2008 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Dassault Rafale B | | 8.25" | | 5.75" |
The NATO Association of Tiger Squadrons was esablished in 1961 to promote solidarity between NATO air forces. Each year, it holds a "Tiger Meet" to give member nations an opportunity to train together in simulated battle over the skies of Europe. As well as being opportunities for NATO air forces to share ideas and experiences, the meets are also public relations exercises and participating squadrons often decorate their aircraft with elaborate tiger-striped paint schemes. For the 2008 meet in Landivisiau, France, the award for "Best Painted Tiger Aircraft" went to this Rafale B of the French Air Force ECE 5/330 Squadron. Designed as a result of the ACX (Avion de Combat Experimentale) program prior to France's withdrawl from the EFA project, the Rafale was first flown on July 4th, 1986. The Rafale is multi-role fighter for the Franch Air Force and Navy, capable of handling missions from reconnaissance to air supremacy to nuclear deterrence. The Rafale built on Dassault's expertise with delta-winged fighter design, adding a forward canard to improve maneuverability and reduce approach speeds for carrier operations. The Rafale's advanced avionics and and limited stealth capabilities are expected to secure it as the primary combat aircraft for the French Air Force and Navy until at least 2040. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Panzerkampf range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Panzerkampf 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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