1:72 Mirage 2000C 5-NJ/49, EC 1/5, Saudi Arabia, 1991 "Joan of Arc/Stork", from Hobby Masters

Designed as a light air-superiority fighter the Dassault Mirage 2000 was able to use the delta-wing shape again. Its wing is shaped is similar to the Mirage III but with slats and small canards. It is fly-by-wire so it can react to control changes much faster than a human. The 2000 was chosen as the main fighter in the French Air Force inventory. It was also sold to several other countries despite having to compete with the F-16 and 18.

During WWI Escadrille SPA26 "Stork" and SPA124 "Fayette" were formed. In 1920 SPA26 was integrated into 2nd Fighter Group. SPA124 Fayette joined the 2nd Fighter Group in 1921. In 1933 the 2 groups combined into GC II/6 in Rheims and SPA124 becomes "Jeanne d' Arc". In 1945, the GC II/6 is attached to the newly formed 5th Interceptor Squadron and in 1949 becomes GC I/5 the Vendee. Returning from Indo-China in the 1970's GC I/5 was stationed at Air Base 114 Orange-Caritat. They become EC.1/5 "the Vendee" and in July 1988 receive the first Mirage 2000C RDI.
Features:
- 1:72 Scale
- Diecast Metal
- Wingspan 6 3/4 inches
- Item Number HA1601