COBI Building Set AF Mirage IIIC camo (COBI-5826)

The kit of the French supersonic fighter aircraft Mirage IIIC in the camouflage of the French squadron 01/002 CIGOGNES. The model has adjustable control surfaces and a specially modified pilot figure sitting in the cockpit. Two additional tanks are suspended under the wings. The assembled model can stand on its own landing gear or on a stand with a label, which is included in the package.

Number of figures: 0 pcs
Dimensions when assembled: 17.5 x 29 x 12 cm
Scale: 1:48
Box dimensions (packaging): 40 x 28 x 6 cm
Number of bricks: 436 pcs
Package weight: 690 g
Recommended age: 7+
Bricks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Collection: Armed Forces
Contains glowing bricks: No
Material: Plastic

Interesting facts:
» The aircraft's design originated in the late 1950s and brought many new technical solutions.
» The delta wing shape along with a powerful engine allowed the fighter to be the first in the world to exceed Mach 2 speed in horizontal flight.
» The first flight of the serial version took place in October 1960.
» The aircraft was produced in large numbers for the French Air Force and many foreign customers, such as Switzerland, Argentina, Israel, Spain, and Pakistan.
» The C version machines were primarily intended as fighters for French air defense.
» Despite being an older design, machines equipped with the latest electronics are still a very dangerous opponent today.
» Israeli pilot Giora Hawkeye Epstein flew the Mirage III, shooting down 17 enemy aircraft during the Six-Day and Yom Kippur Wars, and is considered the greatest ace among jet fighters.

Technical parameters:
Dimensions: span 8.22 m, length 15.03 m, height 4.5 m
Propulsion: 1x Snecma Atar 09C-3 jet engine with a thrust of 60.8 kN
Maximum takeoff weight: 13,500 kg
Range: 2,400 km
Maximum speed: 2,350 km/h
Maximum flight altitude: 17,000 m
Climb rate: 237 m/s
Fixed armament: 2 x DEFA 552 cannon caliber 30 mm (250 rounds)
Number of weapon system mounts: 4 with a maximum weight of 4,000 kg