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Mirage F1 (First Flight)

Dassault · France

Departing from the delta-wing of the Mirage III, the F1 used a high-mounted swept wing and a tailplane. This design gave it better takeoff performance and maneuverability, leading it to become one of France's most successful export fighters.

Technical Specifications
First Flight 1966
Max Speed 2,338 km/h (Mach 2.2)
Range 3,300 km
Ceiling 20,000 m
Engines 1x SNECMA Atar 9K-50 afterburning turbojet
Armament & Payload

2x 30mm DEFA cannons; 2x Matra R550 Magic or AIM-9 Sidewinders.