Special Hobby 72525 SMB-2 Super Mystère 'Sambad' 1/72 is a precision plastic model kit designed for military aviation enthusiasts and those interested in the history of Middle Eastern conflicts. This detailed set allows you to build the Israeli version of the modern, supersonic SMB-2 Sambad fighter, the result of extensive upgrades carried out by Israel Aerospace Industries on the French Dassault Super Mystère B.2 design.

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality plastic
• User country: Israel (Israeli Air Force, IAF)
• Period of use: 1960s and 1970s – Cold War, Six-Day War (1967), Yom Kippur War (1973)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Set contents: fuselage and wing parts, cockpit and armament details, separately recreated engine section, extensive decal sheet with Israeli operational markings, assembly instructions

The SMB-2 Sambad model from Special Hobby faithfully reproduces the distinctive silhouette of the Israeli supersonic fighter, which played a key role in the region’s major military conflicts. It stands out for its refined surface details and cockpit accuracy, realistic armament replica, and accurately reproduced J52-P8A engine configuration, making it satisfying even for demanding aircraft model collectors.

The Super Mystère Sambad was equipped by Israel not only with an American engine but also with modern avionics, significantly increasing performance and reliability compared to the original. During the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War, these aircraft were used as interceptors and close air support fighters, providing the Israeli forces with air superiority.

The absence of photo-etched and resin parts makes the model easier to assemble while maintaining a high level of detail. The advanced instructions and wide selection of decals allow you to complete the model in different combat paint schemes of the IAF. Recommended for intermediate modellers (difficulty: 3/5), it is an excellent addition to collections of supersonic military aircraft and Israeli military equipment.

We recommend this kit to all fans of military aviation history, enthusiasts of the Israeli Air Force, and collectors of aircraft models from the Cold War era. The SMB-2 Sambad 1/72 model is a great opportunity to explore the unique history of the aircraft’s modernization and combat uses, whose role in Middle Eastern conflicts was invaluable.