Dassault Mirage 2000
The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a French single-engine delta-wing fighter, developed as a lighter, more agile complement to earlier swing-wing Mirage designs. Its tailless delta-wing layout, a Dassault signature going back decades, trades some low-speed agility for excellent high-speed performance and a simple, robust structure. It's been exported widely and remains in frontline service with several air forces despite newer fighters like the Rafale having succeeded it in French service. Its clean, elegant lines make it one of the most visually distinctive fighter designs of its era.
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A French single-engine, tailless delta-wing fighter whose clean, simple structure traded low-speed agility for excellent high-speed performance.
Specifications
| Length | 14.4 m (47 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.1 m (30 ft) |
| Height | 5.2 m (17 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 16.5 t |
| Range | 1,800 NM (3,334 km) |
| Maximum speed | 1,320 kt (2,445 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 59,000 ft (17,983 m) |
| Rate of climb | 56,000 ft/min (284.5 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 450 m (1,476 ft) |
| Landing distance | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 8,900 l |
| Engines | 1x SNECMA M53 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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