Tamiya 60717 Dassault Rafale C (1/72) – Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya 60717 Dassault Rafale C in 1:72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit, renowned on the modelling market for its excellent attention to detail and precision craftsmanship. The model represents the French multi-role fighter Dassault Rafale C, one of the world’s most technologically advanced aircraft, primarily used by the French Air Force.

Historical Information

The Dassault Rafale C is a single-seat multirole fighter, designed by Dassault Aviation. Its first prototypes flew in the late 1980s, but it was officially introduced into service in 2001, joining the equipment of the Armée de l'air (French Air Force). The aircraft is extremely versatile – it can perform air combat as well as strike, reconnaissance, and nuclear missions. The Rafale has seen combat in operations in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali, where it has proven its operational effectiveness in modern combat scenarios.

Kit Features

• Scale: 1:72
• User country: France (Air Force and Navy)
• Period of use: modern era (from 2001 to present)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Contents: detailed sprues, clear canopy, decals, assembly instructions
• Add-ons: detailed injection-molded parts, optional weaponry and painting schemes
• Does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic model kit

Who is it for?

The Tamiya 60717 Dassault Rafale C model is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modellers who want to add a modern combat aircraft to their collection. Thanks to the high quality of detail reproduction and the solid fit of the parts, the kit guarantees a satisfying building process and a high-quality finished result. The assembly difficulty on a scale of 1-5 is estimated at 3 – this model is best suited for those with some prior experience in assembling this type of kit.

Tamiya 60717 is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of 20th and 21st-century military aviation, fans of modern military technology, and collectors of 1:72 scale models.