Italeri Mirage III C O E

The Italeri Mirage III C/O/E (HC-2816) pays tribute to Dassault’s landmark Mirage III, a defining French delta‑wing aircraft introduced in the early 1960s for the Armée de l’Air. Highly effective from the outset and exported widely, the Mirage III served in numerous theatres through the 1970s and 1980s.

Powered by the Snecma Atar engine with afterburner, the Mirage III was capable of exceeding Mach 2. The interceptor‑focused Mirage IIIC was followed by the Mirage IIIE, which featured a lengthened fuselage to accommodate improved avionics for multirole and ground‑attack duties.

Aircraft Highlights

• Distinctive delta‑wing planform for high‑speed performance
• Snecma Atar engine with afterburner enabling speeds beyond Mach 2
• Entered service with the Armée de l’Air and exported to multiple air arms
• Evolution from Mirage IIIC interceptor to Mirage IIIE multirole variant with extended fuselage and enhanced avionics

This Italeri subject captures the historical significance and iconic lines of the Mirage III family, appealing to aviation enthusiasts interested in classic Cold War jet aircraft.