• 1/48 scale Dassault Mirage III C plastic model kit by HobbyBoss (Kit No. 80315)
• Represents the legendary Dassault Mirage IIIC, one of France's most iconic supersonic fighter aircraft of the Cold War
• Developed by Dassault Aviation as a high-performance interceptor for the French Air Force
• Features the distinctive tailless delta-wing configuration, pointed nose, single-engine fuselage and swept vertical stabiliser
• The Mirage III programme emerged during the 1950s as France sought a modern supersonic fighter capable of intercepting high-altitude threats
• The Mirage III prototype first flew in 1956, with the Mirage IIIC entering French Air Force service in 1961
• The Mirage IIIC was the first major production interceptor variant of the Mirage III family
• Designed primarily for high-speed interception, air defence and air superiority missions
• The Mirage III became one of the most successful European fighter aircraft designs of the Cold War
• Powered by a SNECMA Atar 9B afterburning turbojet engine
• Capable of reaching speeds exceeding Mach 2 at high altitude
• Its distinctive delta wing provided good high-speed performance and a relatively simple aerodynamic structure
• The Mirage IIIC featured a compact fuselage designed around its powerful turbojet engine
• Equipped with the Cyrano radar system to support interception missions
• Armed with two 30mm DEFA cannons for close-range aerial combat
• Capable of carrying Matra air-to-air missiles, depending on aircraft configuration and operational period
• The Mirage IIIC could also carry selected external fuel tanks and other mission equipment
• The aircraft's combination of speed, climb performance and missile armament made it an effective Cold War interceptor
• Mirage IIIC aircraft served with several French Air Force fighter squadrons
• The Mirage III family was exported widely and became particularly famous through its combat service with the Israeli Air Force
• Israeli Mirage IIICJ fighters achieved significant combat success during the 1967 Six-Day War
• The Mirage III design also influenced later aircraft, including the Mirage 5, Mirage 50 and Mirage 2000
• The Mirage IIIC represents an important milestone in French aerospace engineering and supersonic fighter development
• HobbyBoss 1/48 scale plastic model kit recreating the distinctive Mirage IIIC interceptor
• Features 183 parts across six sprues
• Includes one photo-etched detail part
• Features finely moulded exterior surfaces and detailed aircraft components
• Recreates the distinctive delta-wing airframe and side-mounted engine air intakes
• Includes a detailed cockpit and landing gear assemblies
• Features clear canopy components for displaying the single-seat cockpit
• Includes a selection of external stores, including air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground weapons and external fuel tanks
• Provides opportunities for building different historically appropriate interception and ground-attack configurations
• Includes waterslide decals for French and South African aircraft markings
• Suitable for recreating classic French Air Force natural metal finishes
• Also offers opportunities for painting South African Air Force camouflage schemes
• Ideal for realistic metallic finishes, panel line washes, exhaust staining and operational weathering
• The large delta wings provide excellent opportunities for practising airbrush painting and subtle surface weathering
• Suitable for Cold War airbase dioramas, French military aviation displays and historic supersonic fighter collections
• Excellent companion to Mirage IIICJ, Mirage IIIE, Mirage 5, F-104 Starfighter, MiG-21 Fishbed and English Electric Lightning models
• Ideal for collectors of French fighter jets, Dassault aircraft, delta-wing fighters and Cold War military aviation
• Completed model measures approximately 305mm long, 171mm wide and 94mm high
• A distinctive addition to any collection of HobbyBoss aircraft models and 1/48 scale military fighter jets
• Brand: HobbyBoss
• Kit Number: 80315
• Scale: 1/48
• Subject: Dassault Mirage IIIC Fighter
• Aircraft Type: Single-Seat Supersonic Interceptor
• Manufacturer of Original Aircraft: Dassault Aviation
• Engine: SNECMA Atar 9B-3 Afterburning Turbojet
• Primary Armament: Two 30mm DEFA Cannons
• Operators Represented: French Air Force / South African Air Force
• Historical Period: Cold War
• Country of Origin: France
• Total Parts: 183
• Photo-Etched Parts: 1
• Completed Length: 305mm
• Completed Wingspan: 171mm
• Completed Height: 94mm
• Category: Cold War Military Aircraft Plastic Model Kit
• Material: Plastic
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for modellers aged 14+
