Rafale M - NATO Tiger Meet 2017 - 1:72 Scale Model

The Rafale omnirole combat aircraft is produced in single-seat and two-seat versions.Different models are made for the Air and Space Force and the Navy, although there is a large degree of commonality.Intended for the Navy, the Rafale M is the only foreign combat aircraft that can fly sorties from US aircraft carriers using their catapults and stopping systems.With an external payload of 9,500 kg, the Rafale M regularly carries out quick reaction alerts (QRA), air defence and air sovereignty missions and projection missions and is deployed overseas for long-range strikes and air support for ground forces as well as for reconnaissance and pilot training. The aircraft is in service with the French Navy and has proved itself in combat.This livery was applied for the 2017 NATO Tiger Meet exercise held at Landivisiau Naval Aviation Base. Fleet 11 F won the award for the “Best Painted Aircraft” at the exercise. The design was created by F. Ratajczak and brought to life jointly by the personnel of the Brittany Industrial Aviation Workshop and Fleet 11 F. In July 2017, at the Royal Navy air meet held at Yeovilton air base, the demonstration by two Rafale M craft won award for “Best Fixed Wing Display” for the second year running.Not suitable for children under 15 years For more detailed information about the Rafale, visit the official Dassault Aviation website at https://www.dassault-aviation.com/en/defense/rafale/