Kitty Hawk 80111 Mirage F.1CT / CR (1/48) – plastic model kit in 1:48 scale

Kitty Hawk 80111 Mirage F.1CT / CR is a high-quality plastic model kit in the popular 1:48 scale, intended for military aviation enthusiasts. The model depicts the French multirole fighter Dassault Mirage F.1 in two versions: F.1CT and F.1CR. This versatile aircraft was widely used by the French Air Force (Armée de l’Air) and exported to Greece, Spain, Morocco, South Africa, and several Middle Eastern countries. The Mirage F.1CT is the strike version, whereas the F.1CR is the reconnaissance version.

The history of the Mirage F.1 began in the 1970s—the fighter entered service in 1973 and was used until the early 21st century, mainly during the Cold War and in local conflicts, such as interventions in the French sphere of influence in Africa or during the Gulf War in 1991. Mirage F.1 aircraft also took an active part in the operations over Yugoslavia and in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

Kitty Hawk 80111 Model Features

• Scale: 1:48
• Operator countries: France (Armée de l'Air), export versions
• Service period: Cold War, Gulf War, early 21st century
• Material: high-quality plastic (polystyrene)
• Extras: richly detailed cockpit, optional polystyrene weapon parts, clear sprue with canopy pieces
• Category: plastic aircraft model kit
• Parts required for assembly: glue and paints needed (not included in the kit)

Why choose the Kitty Hawk Mirage F.1CT / CR 1/48?

The Kitty Hawk 80111 model stands out for its precise reproduction of construction details, abundance of optional parts, and clearly designed instructions. The kit allows you to build both the CT and CR versions, providing more build and customization options. It’s a product especially recommended for intermediate modelers and military aviation enthusiasts who expect a realistic effect and extensive detailing.

• Build difficulty: 3/5 (intermediate)

This is an excellent choice for collectors of Cold War-era aircraft models and fans of French aviation history. We recommend it to anyone wanting to enrich their collection with an exceptional model that combines historical authenticity with modern quality of manufacture.