Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model

Dassault Rafale B – Escadron de Chasse 14 'Gascogne', 2018, "Operation 'Chammal"

1:72 Scale.  Length: 8.3".  Wingspan: 6"


Limited production of approximately 1,000 models worldwide

Operation 'Chammal is the name for the French military contribution during Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria and Iraq in an effort to destroy ISIS (Da'esh). The French operation name is from Shamal (Chammal in French) which is a strong northwesterly wind that blows over these countries. In April 2018 five Dassault Rafale Bs from Escadron de Chasse 1/4 Gascogne were loaded with two SCALP EG missiles and completed strikes against Syria during the Syrian Civil War. By July 2018 Rafale Bs carried out 4,900 flight hours and 1,000 sorties.

Rafale means ”Gust of Wind” or “Gust of Fire”. This aircraft is a twin-engine, canard delta wing and multirole fighter. With the varied payload available and electronics the Rafale is capable of carrying out any type of mission. After a disagreement with the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain concerning the “Future European Fighter Aircraft” work sharing, Dassault decided to go it alone and began developing the Rafale. In July 1986 the prototype made its first flight. After lengthy delays the Rafale went into production in 2001.

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