Model Plastic airplane model MIRAGE F.1C (B4) 1/72

Model Mirage F.1C (B4) 1/72 Hasegawa - Dassault Mirage Fighter

The Hasegawa Mirage F.1C (B4) model at 1/72 scale allows you to replicate one of the iconic fighter aircraft of the French military aviation.

Designed by Dassault Aviation, the Mirage F1 is a single-engine supersonic interceptor developed to replace the Mirage III and enhance the capabilities of the French Air Force in terms of air defense and all-weather combat.

Unlike previous delta-wing Mirages, the Mirage F1 features a high-mounted swept wing, which improves maneuverability and reduces landing approach speed. The first prototype made its maiden flight on December 23, 1966, and the aircraft entered service in the French Air Force in 1973.

The Mirage F1C version is the main interception variant. It is equipped with the Cyrano IV radar, two 30mm DEFA cannons, and can carry air-to-air missiles such as Matra R530 or R550 Magic, enabling it to perform air defense and air superiority missions.

A classic Hasegawa model appreciated by modelers

The Hasegawa Mirage F.1C 1/72 model is a well-known kit among aviation modeling enthusiasts.

Reviews available on specialized websites indicate that it is a classic but reliable design kit, from a generation of models produced in the 1980s.

The kit consists of approximately 50 injection-molded plastic parts, spread across several sprues, with a two-part clear canopy.

The structural lines are mainly raised, typical of models from that era, while some movable surfaces are engraved.

Points often highlighted by modelers in reviews:

• simple and quick assembly, ideal for an accessible project

• overall correct fit of the main parts

• presence of a pilot and access ladder for a diorama setup

• decals for several French Air Force aircraft

The cockpit is relatively simple, common for models of that generation, but it serves as a good base for a classic build or for enhancements with detail accessories.

An ideal kit to discover the Mirage F1

Thanks to its relatively simple design and limited number of parts, this Hasegawa Mirage F.1C 1/72 model is particularly suitable for:

• modelers looking to achieve a quick and enjoyable build

• French military aviation enthusiasts

• collectors of modern fighter aircraft models

Once assembled and painted, the model faithfully reproduces the elegant lines of this French fighter which was for many years one of the main interceptors of the Air Force before the arrival of the Mirage 2000.

Model characteristics

• Manufacturer: Hasegawa

• Model: Dassault Mirage F.1C (B4)

• Scale: 1/72

• Type: Static aircraft model to assemble and paint

• Number of parts: about 50

• Sprues: 4 sprues + clear canopy

• Options: pilot and access ladder included

• Decorations: French Air Force aircraft

Paint and glue not included.