Special Hobby SH72357 1/72 Dassault Mirage F.1CT Fighter-bomber

The Mirage F.1 owes its creation to a private initiative by Dassault. The Armee de l Air ordered the construction of two prototypes designated Mirage F.2 and F.3 with JTF10 engines. However, Dassault built another prototype with smaller dimensions and an Atar 9K engine at its own expense. This prototype, which flew for the first time on 23 December 1966, was selected and the production machines were introduced into the Armee de l'Air's inventory as the Mirage F.1C single-seat fighter and the Mirage F.1B two-seat trainer fighter. During the service, some Mirage F.1 machines were modified by attaching an IFR probe to the Mirage F.1C-200 version. The French Air Force also used two reconnaissance versions, the Mirage F. 1CR and the Mirage F.1CT converted from the Mirage F.1-200. The Armee de l'Air received a total of 246 of all Mirage F.1 versions. The Mirage F.1 also became a successful export item. In Europe, it was operated by Spain and Greece. In South America, Ecuador was the only operator, while in Africa and Asia, the Mirage F.1 flew in Gabon, South Africa, Morocco, Libya, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait. As a result, the Mirage F.1 was involved in many conflicts around the world, from mock duels between Greek fighters and Turkish opponents, through French actions in Chad, Ecuadorian border conflicts with Peru, battles between South African Mirages against Cuban aircraft from Angola, to participation in the war against Iraq, where Mirage F.1s were flown on both sides. Even today, the Mirage F.1 is in service with several countries.
The Mirage F.1CT version flew only within the Armee de l Air and was intended for ground attacks. This was made possible by modified electronics, a laser rangefinder and other equipment. Outside France, Mirage F.1CTs were deployed in Chad or over Kosovo. The last Mirage F.1CTs were retired in 2012.
Compared to previous models, this model has one more sprue. A sprue with parts typical for the CT and CR versions has been added, including the Corail decoy launchers and a large belly fuel tank. The decals offer four French machines, each from a different unit. Two machines flew in France, one was deployed in Chad and one in Kosovo.

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** This model kit is supplied in unassembled and unpainted plastic components. Please note that glue, model paints, and other basic modelling tools are required and sold separately.