Special Hobby 72410 Vautour IIN "IAF All Weather Fighter" 1/72

Special Hobby 72410 Vautour IIN "IAF All Weather Fighter" 1/72 is a highly detailed plastic model kit intended for more advanced aircraft modelers. The kit accurately represents the Vautour IIN version—a two-seat, all-weather jet fighter used by the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The 1/72 scale allows for faithful reproduction of details while keeping the assembled model compact in size.

History and Usage

The SNCASE (Société nationale des constructions aéronautiques du Sud-Est) Vautour IIN was developed in France in the mid-1950s. The N version (Night/All Weather) is a two-seat interceptor equipped with radar. The Israeli Air Force purchased several units of this model, which played a crucial role in numerous combat operations. Vautour IIN aircraft served in the IAF from 1958 to 1972, participating in conflicts in the Middle East—most notably in the Six-Day War (1967) and the War of Attrition. The aircraft was appreciated for its versatility, long range, and combat capabilities in all weather conditions.

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of origin/usage: Israel (IAF), originally France
• Service period: Cold War (mainly 1958–1972)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Additional components: the kit features richly detailed surface features, landing gear, cockpit interior, and a comprehensive decal sheet allowing for several Israeli Vautour IIN paint scheme options
• Glue and paints not included – additional modeling accessories are required for full assembly
• Category: plastic model kit

Recommendations and Difficulty Level

Special Hobby 72410 Vautour IIN is designed for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3.5/5). Thanks to its detailed cockpit reproduction, included transparent parts (canopy), and realistic geometry of the wings and fuselage, the kit will provide great satisfaction to every enthusiast of Cold War military aviation. It is especially recommended for modelers interested in the history of Israeli aviation and collectors of unique jet aircraft.