Rafale B "Operation Harmattan" 113-IE/330, French Air Force, Libya, 2011 (w/Scalp missiles, Hammer missiles and GBU-12) (1:72 Scale)

Product Dimensions: 8.35 x 5.96 x 2.92 in.

Model History and Information: On 19 March 2011 France opened the international intervention in Libya, codenamed Operation Harmattan, enforcing the UN-mandated no-fly zone established under Security Council Resolution 1973. French fighters were among the first coalition aircraft over the country, striking regime armoured columns advancing on Benghazi. Rafales operated from Saint-Dizier air base, whose numeric identifier appears in this aircraft's tail code, flying long-range sorties supported by aerial refuelling. The two-seat Rafale B carried reconnaissance pods and precision air-to-ground munitions across the seven-month campaign that ended in October 2011. This model represents a French Air Force Rafale B wearing its 2011 Harmattan markings.

Model Features & Details:

• 1:72 scale diecast aircraft display model of the two-seat Rafale B
• Openable canopy revealing the tandem two-seat cockpit
• Separate Scalp cruise missile, AASM Hammer precision-guided bombs and GBU-12 laser-guided bomb, mounted on underwing pylons
• Positionable landing gear
• Display stand included
• Retail box with product window showing the aircraft and weapons load-out

Packaging: Full-color printed Hobby Master retail box with a clear window, internal protective packaging and a separate weapons blister.