ROCAF Mirage 2000-5Ei Takes off From Hsinchu AB, ROC 
 
You are buying a new/unused full color Republic of China (ROC) patch (measures 4" in diameter and 100% embroidered) from 499th Tactical Fighter Wing, Hsinchu Air Base, ROC. 
 
This patch is from the 499th Tactical Fighter Wing's Engine Shop which maintains the Mirage fleet's powerful M53-P2 turbofan engine made by the French company Snecma.
 
499th Tactical Fighter Wing - Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF)
 
"The 499th Tactical Fighter Wing is located at Hsinchu Air Base and is the first and only wing in the ROCAF to have the Mirage 2000-5 aircraft.  The unit is comprised of one fighter group and three squadrons, the 41st, 42nd, and 48th.

The 499th is also referred to in some publications, most notably Jane's Sentinel as the 2nd Tactical Fighter Wing.

In August 2000 the ROC government announded that a wing centered around the Mirage 2000-5 jet fighters would form in April 2001. On May 20, 2001 the 499th Tactical Fighter Wing was "commissioned" as a Mirage 2000-5 fighter wing.

Between 1997 and 1999 the 499th Wing of the ROC Air Force established the 41st, 42nd, and 43rd squadrons, each assigned 20 Mirage aircraft. 

M53-P2 Turbofan Engline

"The M53 turbofan engine has been developed by the French company Snecma for the 1-engine Mirage 2000 fighter jet, in service with the French Air Force and 9 other Air Forces throughout the world.  The newest M53 version is the M53-P2 which gives a thrust of 64 kN (14.500 lb) and 95 kN (21.400 lb) with afterburner."

A terrific patch to have your 499th Tactical Fighter Wing, ROC Air Force or international aviation patch collection! 

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