Dassault Mirage |
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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS |
Primary Function: Intercept, ground attack and reconnaisance aircraft. Builder: Dassault-Breguet Power Plant: One SNECMA Atar 9C turbojet after burning engine. Thrust: 60.8 kN (13,670lb st). Length: 50 feet, 10.25 inches (15.5 meters). Height: 14 feet, 9 inches (4.50 meters). Wingspan: 26 feet, 11.5 inches (8.22 meters). Speed: 1,460 mph (2,350 km/h, Mach 2.2 at 39,375 feet). Ceiling: 55,775 feet (17,000 meters). Maximum Takeoff Weight: 30,200 pounds (13,700 kilograms). Range: 2,485 miles (4,000 kilomemter) with three external tanks. Armament: Mirage III has two 30 mm DEFA 55A guns, two 1,000 lbs bombs or an AS.30 air-to-surface missile. Total external load on five hardpoints is 4,000kg (8,818 lbs). For interception duties, one Matra R.530 air-to-air missile can be carried under fuselage, with optional guns and two Matra magic missiles. In case of Mirage V, seven attachment points for external loads, with multiple launchers permitting a maximum load of more than 4 tons. Ground attack weapons are similar to those carried by Mirage III. For interception duties, two Matra magic missiles can be carried under the wing. Crew: One. Inventory: Mirage III : 18 ; Mirage V : 58 ; Mirage IIRP : 12 (for reconnaisance purposes) ; Mirage IIDP : 2 (for training purposes). |