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Mirage 2000
Dassault · France
The Mirage 2000 was designed to compete with the F-16. It combined the high-speed aerodynamics of the delta wing with a relaxed-stability fly-by-wire system, making it incredibly nimble in a dogfight. It became the backbone of the French Air Force for decades.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,336 km/h (Mach 2.2) |
| Range | 1,550 km |
| Ceiling | 17,060 m |
| Engines | 1x SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm DEFA cannons; up to 6,300 kg of ordnance including Super 530 missiles.
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Mirage 2000
Dassault · France
The Mirage 2000 was designed to compete with the F-16. It combined the high-speed aerodynamics of the delta wing with a relaxed-stability fly-by-wire system, making it incredibly nimble in a dogfight. It became the backbone of the French Air Force for decades.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,336 km/h (Mach 2.2) |
| Range | 1,550 km |
| Ceiling | 17,060 m |
| Engines | 1x SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
2x 30mm DEFA cannons; up to 6,300 kg of ordnance including Super 530 missiles.