Kir Aero Mirage 2000C in 1/72 scale - MODELSVIT model. The Mirage 2000C is a French-made multi-role fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by Dassault Aviation. It is part of the Mirage 2000 family, a fourth-generation fighter aircraft known for its advanced capabilities and use in various configurations. Key features: Design: Designed by Dassault Aviation, with a single-engine configuration and advanced aerodynamic design. Metal and composite construction to improve strength and reduce weight. Engine and Performance: Engine: Equipped with a SNECMA M53-P2 turbofan engine. Performance: Speed of over Mach 2, with excellent maneuvering capabilities and high climb rate. Good range for long-range operations. Armament: Equipped with a 30 mm cannon and the ability to carry a variety of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, including R550, R530 missiles and, in some configurations, the MICA missile. Role and Usage: Primary Role: Multirole fighter aircraft, suitable for air superiority, ground attack and interdiction missions. Use: Primarily used by the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air) and other international air forces for air defense and precision attack missions. Electronics and Avionics: Equipped with advanced radar, such as the Thomson-CSF RDI radar, and modern avionics systems for navigation, targeting, and weapons management. Some versions have upgrades and modernizations to improve electronic warfare capabilities and compatibility with new weaponry. Versatility: Ability to operate in a variety of scenarios and conditions, with configurations for different missions, including air attack and close air support. Ability to operate from airports with limited infrastructure and in varying environmental conditions. In summary: The Mirage 2000C is an advanced combat aircraft designed by Dassault Aviation, known for its excellent combat performance and versatility. Used primarily by the French Air Force and other air forces around the world, the Mirage 2000C combines air superiority and ground attack capabilities, supported by advanced avionics and weapons systems. With its speed, maneuverability and firepower, it is a key tool in air defense and interdiction operations.
Su-17M4R aircraft kit in 1/72 scale - ModelSvit. The Su-17M4R is an advanced variant of the Su-17, a ground attack aircraft developed by the Soviet Union. The Su-17M4R is a specific version optimized for the reconnaissance and surveillance role. Key features: Design: Derived from Su-17, also known as Su-20 or Su-22 in different export versions. Designed by Sukhoi, a major Soviet aircraft manufacturer. Monoplane with variable-geometry wing, allowing wingspan to be adjusted to optimize performance in flight. Engine and Performance: Powered by a Lyulka AL-21F-3 turbofan engine. Ability to reach high speeds and fly at low and medium altitudes with good maneuverability. Variable geometry wing improves flexibility in attack and surveillance missions. Military and Civilian Use: Employed mainly by the air forces of the Soviet Union and later by some air forces of allied countries. Used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance and ground attack missions. Has not seen civilian uses, being designed primarily for military purposes. Versatility: Equipped with advanced sensor and camera systems for information gathering. Ability to operate in a variety of weather and environmental conditions. Designed to adapt to different types of reconnaissance and surveillance missions, with a wide range of equipment and armaments. In brief: The Su-17M4R is a specialized variant of the Su-17, optimized for the reconnaissance and surveillance role. With its variable-geometry wing configuration and advanced sensor systems, it has been used primarily by Soviet and allied air forces for intelligence-gathering operations and attack mission support. The Su-17M4R represents a combination of high performance and advanced capabilities for aerial surveillance.
1/48 P-51H MustangThe North American P-51 Mustang, produced beginning in 1941, was one of the most versatile U.S. fighters of World War II. It was deployed on both the Pacific and European fronts to oppose Luftwaffe aircraft. It was mainly employed as an escort fighter to Boeing B-17 bomber formations, but also as a fighter bomber. It was also employed in the first phase of the Korean War, although it had by then been overtaken by the first jet-powered aircraft. In some air forces it remained in service until the early 1980s. Designed by Edgar Schmued, built and flown in just 117 days, the P-51 was among the largest piston-powered fighters ever. In its later versions it touched the upper limits attainable by a piston-powered machine. It was the product of two cutting-edge technologies: from the U.S. aircraft industry and the British engine industry.