1:72 RAFALE M Opérations extérieures 2011

Italeri Rafale M Operations Exterieures '11 brings the lines of a modern French Navy fighter aircraft into a 1:72 scale assembly kit with a finished length of 21.2 cm. The large delta wing, canard wing layout, twin engines in the tail section and single large rudder give the aircraft its distinctive profile, creating a display piece that reads clearly even before paint and markings are applied. The subject is based on the Rafale M used by the French Navy, a carrier-based variant of the fourth generation fighter aircraft produced by Dassault Aviation. The kit centers on hands-on model building, with unassembled parts that form the fuselage, flying surfaces, landing gear and external stores. Decals cover 2 versions, allowing the finished aircraft to be completed with different markings from the Operations Exterieures '11 theme. The decal sheet also adds service markings and aircraft identifiers that sharpen the finished look across the airframe. With a stated assembly time of 600 minutes, the build suits longer bench sessions focused on careful fitting, painting and final finishing. The completed model sits well in a display cabinet, on a shelf or alongside other 1:72 military aircraft, where the compact 21.2 cm format leaves room for a broader aviation lineup. Age marking: 14 years.