Platz 1/72 French Navy Maritime Fighter Rafale M 12F Naval Air Group 70th Anniversary Painted Machine with Exclusive Etching Parts japan NEW

The kit also includes photo-etched parts for a realistic cockpit finish. About the actual aircraft The Dassault Rafale is the 4th generation multi-role fighter originally developed by France. It was developed for both air force and navy operations. Its naval version is the Rafale M. The first flight of the prototype was in 1986, and its deployment and operation began in May 2001. 40 aircraft were produced and are in operation aboard the French Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle. It has clipped delta wing with canards on both sides of the cockpit and is powered by two SNACMA M88-2 turbofan engines and has a maximum speed of Mach 1.8. The fuselage is equipped with one 30mm GIAT30/M791 automatic cannon. In addition, it operates up to 20,900 pounds of armament, including air-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, and ground-guided missiles. Together with the Air Force version, it is France's leading fighter aircraft. It has also been operated by the French Navy's 12th F Naval Air Squadron since 2001, which celebrated the 70th anniversary of the squadron's founding in 2018 with a commemorative paint job. About the Model The model is a 1/72 scale plastic model assembly kit of the Dassault Rafale M, a naval fighter operated by the French Navy. Italeri parts and Japanese instructions and packaging were produced by Platz. This kit allows Japanese modelers to enjoy this model easily and with peace of mind. In addition, this kit includes special photo-etched parts. Etched parts include pre-printed instrument panel with gauges, seat belts, and canopy frame parts to create a complete cockpit area. The model is 212mm in length and realistically reproduces the wing design and fuselage form with the characteristic delta wing and canards. The canards on both sides of the cockpit are movable even after completion. Markings are high-quality Cartograf decals, and specially painted markings commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the French Navy's 12th F Squadron are available. The colorful markings on the tail are attractive. Plastic model assembly kit reproducing the Rafale M in 1/72 scale. This kit includes etched parts for detailing the cockpit, such as instrument panel and seat belts. Italeri parts and Japanese manual by Platz and packaging Finished length: 212mm Canards are movable even after completion Includes mask stickers for painting the canopy frame Finished length approx. 212mm