Academy Plastic Model Kit

French Navy Rafale M “Marine Nationale” Multirole Fighter Aircraft (1/48) 12368

The Dassault Rafale M is the French Navy’s carrier-based multirole fighter, designed to operate from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. Academy’s 1/48 scale kit faithfully reproduces the Rafale M’s sleek design and operational features, making it an excellent choice for modellers of modern naval aviation.

The kit includes finely moulded parts, optional open canopy, detailed landing gear, and a working arrestor hook to capture the carrier-based role. A comprehensive weapons loadout of missiles, bombs, and drop tanks is also provided, along with authentic decals for Marine Nationale markings.

• 1/48 scale plastic model kit of the French Navy Rafale M
• Detailed cockpit with optional open canopy
• Carrier-specific features including landing gear and arrestor hook
• Weapons loadout: missiles, bombs, and drop tanks
• High-quality decals for Marine Nationale aircraft
• Requires assembly and painting; glue and paints not included

History

The Rafale M is a navalised multirole fighter developed by Dassault Aviation for the French Navy. Entering service in the early 2000s, it is designed to carry out a wide spectrum of missions including air superiority, fleet defence, reconnaissance, and precision strike operations. Strengthened landing gear, a reinforced airframe, and a tailhook allow the Rafale M to endure the rigours of carrier operations. Powered by twin Snecma M88 turbofans, the aircraft combines agility and power with advanced avionics, AESA radar, and electronic warfare systems. The Rafale M has seen operational deployment in Afghanistan, Libya, and the Middle East, where it has demonstrated its combat effectiveness and adaptability. Today, it remains the backbone of French naval aviation, symbolising the Marine Nationale’s modern strike capability.

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.