Italeri 2816 Mirage III E 1/48 – Plastic Scale Model Kit

Italeri 2816 Mirage III E in 1/48 scale is an excellent choice for military aviation enthusiasts and modelers seeking a detailed replica of the iconic Cold War-era fighter jet. This kit allows for a faithful reproduction of the famous French multirole fighter Dassault Mirage IIIE, which remains one of the milestone achievements of the French aviation industry. This model serves both as an interesting assembly challenge and a unique addition to a postwar aircraft collection.

Historical and Technical Data

• Model scale: 1/48
• User country: France (Armée de l'Air), export countries: Australia, Israel, Switzerland, and others
• Service period: Cold War, 1960s, 70s, and 80s
• Mach 2+: The Mirage IIIE, powered by a Snecma Atar engine, reached speeds over Mach 2.
• Combat use: Participated in conflicts such as the Six-Day War, Indo-Pakistani War, and Middle Eastern engagements.

Italeri 2816 Kit Features

• Category: Plastic scale model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Decal sheet allows for up to 4 different painting versions (used by various countries or units).
• Color assembly instructions – clear and easy to follow, facilitating every stage of model building
• Pilot figure not included, cockpit details to be completed by the modeler
• Detailed reproduction of the fuselage, cockpit, and armament components
• Various suggested paint schemes from the Italeri – FS – color palette make it easy to finish the model realistically

Who is Italeri Mirage III E recommended for?

This model is particularly recommended for intermediate and advanced aircraft modelers who value historical accuracy and richness of detail in 1/48 scale. Due to the large number of parts and the need for precise painting and decal application, we rate the build difficulty as 4 out of 5. It is a great choice for Cold War aircraft enthusiasts, modelers specializing in European aviation, or collectors of French aircraft models.

Italeri 2816 Mirage III E 1/48 is a model that lets you feel like an aircraft designer, travel back to the era of global military rivalry, and build with your own hands a legendary machine that left its mark in military aviation history.