Maquette Rafale C - Rafale Solo Display 2017 - Échelle 1/72 ème

The Rafale omnirole combat aircraft is produced in single-seat and two-seat versions. Different models are made for the Air Force and Navy, although 90% of the components are shared. The Rafale C is the single-seat version for the Air Force, with capabilities that enable it to perform all types of missions (omnirole). With a 9,500 kg external payload and multipurpose weapons system, the Rafale C can carry out a broad range of different missions that previously required the use of specialist aircraft: air superiority and air defence, air support, long-range strikes, aerial reconnaissance, anti-shipping strikes, nuclear deterrence, etc. In service with the French Air Force since 2006, the Rafale has proved itself in combat in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom), Libya (Operation Harmattan) and more recently in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel (Operation Serval), as well as in Iraq and Syria from Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (Operation Chammal). The Rafale has also been exported to Egypt, Qatar and India. This livery was used during the 2017 demonstration season. The design was created by Régis Rocca and brought to life by the personnel of the ESTA 15.004 Haute Marne Structural Workshop stationed at Airbase 113, Saint-Dizier. The demonstration season was led by Captain Jean-Guillaume Martinez (flight instructor with the ETR 3/4 Aquitaine Rafale Transformation Squadron) under the supervision of Captain Benoit Planche (Rafale Solo Display demonstration pilot 2013/2014 and 2015). At the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT 2017), the RSD team won the King Hussein Sword for the best in-flight demonstration. Important Notice: This is a detailed scale model intended for adult collectors. It is not a toy. Please note: this model may contain small pieces and sharp edges. Not suitable for children under the age of 15. For more detailed information about the Rafale, visit the official Dassault Aviation website at https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/defense/rafale/