Dassault Mirage 2000-5

ROCAF, Hsinchu AB, Taiwan, ROCAF 20 years 2017

Hobby Master 1:72  HA1621

In 2017, the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Mirage 2000-5 fleet, which entered service in 1997. To mark the occasion, a Mirage 2000-5 from Hsinchu Air Base was painted with this special livery. The Mirage fleet played a vital role in Taiwan's air defense, frequently intercepting Chinese military aircraft near the island. Despite aging airframes, the ROCAF continued to upgrade and maintain its Mirage 2000-5s, ensuring their effectiveness alongside F-16Vs and IDFs in Taiwan's multi-layered air defense strategy.

Dassault Mirage 2000-5

Designed as a lightweight fighter for the French Air Force, the Dassault Mirage 2000 was first flown on March 10th, 1978. The Mirage 2000 is a fourth generation fighter based on the Mirage III. It has a delta wing, one engine, a dual-intake, and can carry a range of air-to-surface weapons, including laser-guided bombs. Variants include a single-seat or dual-seat version. The dual-seat 2000N is nuclear strike capable, armed with nuclear weapons and equipped with navigation avionics that are capable of handling air-to-ground munitions. The Mirage 2000C is a single-seat, all weather interceptor armed with high firing rate 30mm guns.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.