1/48 Mirage IIIO RAAF by Kinetic delivers a detailed plastic aircraft model kit for hobbyists and collectors interested in Australian military aviation and 1/48 scale aircraft modelling.
Featuring:
- RAAF ARDU Subject: Represents the Mirage IIIO operated by the Royal Australian Air Force Aircraft Research and Development Unit.
- Aircraft Options: Includes options for AIM-9B, Matra 550 missile, RP30 1700L tank, Matra JL-100 rocket launching tank, LAU-32 rocket launcher pod and other weapons and external stores.
- Model Features: Includes positionable flaps, an open or closed main wing airbrake and a HUD with clear parts.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 31.3 cm
- Width: 17.1 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: 1/48
- Manufacturer: Kinetic
- Model: Mirage IIIO RAAF ARDU
- Parts count: 100
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Assembly: Required
- Paint/Glue: Required (not included)
- Recommended Age: 14+
Perfect for: Military aircraft enthusiasts, RAAF collectors, scale model builders and hobbyists creating a 1/48 aircraft collection.
Why this kit matters
The Dassault Mirage III was a French supersonic fighter aircraft developed by Dassault Aviation. The Mirage IIIE formed the basis for Australia's Mirage IIIO, which was adapted to meet Royal Australian Air Force requirements. Australian Mirage IIIO aircraft served with RAAF squadrons and training units during the Cold War period.
This Kinetic kit depicts the Mirage IIIO in Royal Australian Air Force Aircraft Research and Development Unit markings. The kit includes two ARDU aircraft options, including A3-16 from 1974 and A3-2 from December 1981, both associated with RAAF Edinburgh.
How to use it
Build using the injection-moulded plastic parts with suitable modelling tools, plastic cement and hobby paints. Glue and paint are required and are not included. Assemble the aircraft according to the instructions, apply the selected markings and display the completed 1/48 scale model in a collection or display cabinet.
This is a plastic model kit. Assembly, paint, and glue are required. It is not a toy.