Mirage 2000-5 “Armee De L’Air” Die-Cast Model
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Developed as the replacement for the Anglo-French Variable Geometry project of 1965, the Mirage 2000 is a fourth-generation multirole fighter.
Developed as the replacement for the Anglo-French Variable Geometry project of 1965, the Mirage 2000 is a fourth-generation multirole fighter. With ethos from the predecessor Mirage III design, the 2000 is a larger, modernized, Mach 2 capable successor to its delta-winged siblings. Introduced in the 1980s, it saw widespread use and export to Greece, India, and the UAE, with more than 600 manufactured by the late 2000s.
- Features a high-quality paint scheme with engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details.
- Includes deployed or retracted landing gear and display stand to show the aircraft in flight.
- Comes with a full set of weaponry and fuel tanks which simply press-fit into place.
- Measures 7.75”l with a 5” wingspan at 1:72 Scale.
- Highly collectible and officially licensed model.
Featuring an enlarged version of the iconic “delta-wing” design, the new Mirage 2000 had up to 8 weapons pylons for air-to-air ordnance. Though it was a multirole fighter aircraft, common weapons loads are a full set of air-to-air missiles, including the long range active-radar MICA missile in conjunction with the heat-seeking Magic II. For close in combat, a pair of 30mm DEFA 554 autocannons are installed under the fuselage, with an advanced heads-up display gunsight. For strike missions, up to 9 pylons are available for anti-tank guided missiles, guided bombs, and anti-ship missiles, with maximum combined capacity of 14,000 lbs.
Operated by the French “Armee De L’Air”, this Mirage 2000-5 under registration 102MK was stationed at Saint-Sauveur Air Base during the late 2000s. Last deployed as part of Operation Unified Protector, it provided assistance to the no-fly zone over Libyan territory, deterring enemy aircraft and ground forces from conflict in the region. Die-Cast version features a high-quality paint scheme, pad printed details, engraved panel lines, and surface detailing. Includes retracted or deployed landing gear, full set of air-to-air weaponry, and display stand to show the model in flight. Measures 7.75” in length with a 5” wingspan at 1:72 scale.
