Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000
Overview
The Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000 is a French multirole fighter that entered service in the 1980s, using a delta wing and single SNECMA M53 engine. It has served in air-defense and strike roles with the French Air Force and export customers, with successive upgrades to radar, weapons, and avionics. The type saw combat in multiple coalitions and remains in limited service with several air forces. It bridges third- and fourth-generation fighter design in NATO and allied fleets.
Quick Facts
Range
841 nm
Cruise Speed
530 kt
Max Speed
Mach 2.2
Specifications
| ICAO Type Code | MIR2 |
|---|---|
| Length | 47 ft |
| Wingspan / Rotor Diameter | 29 ft |
| Height | 17 ft 1 in |
| Empty Weight | 16534 lb |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 37479 lb |
| Cruise Speed | 530 kt |
| Max Speed | Mach 2.2 |
| Range | 841 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 59000 ft |
| Engine Manufacturer | Safran Aircraft Engines |
| Engine Model | M53-P2 |
| Engine Count | 2 |
Data verification status: Partially Verified
Source: Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000