Mirage III E Aircraft Model Kit 1:48 Scale

The Italeri Mirage III E brings one of the best-known French jet aircraft of the Cold War to 1:48 scale as a detailed assembly kit. Its delta-wing layout and lengthened fuselage define the look of the Mirage III E, a version developed from the Mirage IIIC to carry improved avionics while taking on multirole and ground-attack duties. The finished model captures the sharp nose, side intakes and clean wing planform that made the aircraft instantly recognizable in service. The subject itself adds strong historical character to the build. Produced from the early 1960s for the Armee de l'Air, the Mirage III family also became a major export success and appeared in conflicts through the 1970s and 1980s. The real aircraft used a Snecma Atar engine with afterburner and was capable of exceeding Mach 2, a performance background that gives the model its purposeful proportions. The kit also supports a more tailored finish through version-specific markings, and the instruction material indicates nose weight in the forward assembly to help the completed aircraft sit correctly on its landing gear. On the workbench, the project suits builders who enjoy careful painting and finishing as much as assembly. The decal and paint guides map markings across the fuselage, wings and underside, while the optional open canopy layout creates a more detailed parked-aircraft display. Assembly time is stated as 600 minutes. Paints, cement and tools are required separately.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.