Mirage 2000 is a multirole combat fighter from Dassault Aviation of France. It has been operational with the French Air Force since 1984, and has been selected by Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Greece, India, Peru, Qatar, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates. By 2009, over 600 Mirage 2000 were in service worldwide.
Mirage 2000 fighters in operation with the French Air Force are: Mirage 2000C/B single seater and two seater for air defence; Mirage 2000N, two seater, designed for all weather nuclear penetration at low altitude and very high speed; Mirage 2000D, an upgraded version of the Mirage 2000N, for automated bombing using conventional and laser guided munitions; and Mirage 2000-5, incorporating advanced avionics, new multiple target air-to-ground and air-to-air firing procedures using the RDY radar and new sensor and control systems.
Mirage 2000-5 has nine weapon hardpoints, five on the fuselage and two on each wing.
Mirage 2000-5 mk2, in service with the Hellenic Air Force of Greece.
The Mirage 2000-5 incorporates new multiple target air-to-ground and air-to-air firing procedures, using the RDY radar, and new sensor and control systems.
The Mirage 2000-5 has a maximum rate of climb of 60,000ft/min.
The Mirage 2000 has been operational with the French Air Force since 1984.
The cockpit of the Mirage 2000-5.
The Mirage 2000-5 mk2 can carry four MICA missiles, two Magic missiles and two laser-guided bombs.
The 2000-5 mk2 is equipped with the Thales Damocles laser designation pod.
Mirage 2000-5 has nine weapon hardpoints, five on the fuselage and two on each wing.
Mirage 2000-5 mk2, in service with the Hellenic Air Force of Greece.
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