Dassault MIRAGE M2000-5
Overview
The Dassault Mirage M2000-5 is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation jet fighter
manufactured by Dassault Aviation. An improvement of the Mirage 2000, it was improved by
Thomson-CSF (now Thales Group) in the early 1990s in response to the Mirage 2000's ageing
compared to the latest F-16 fighter models. Improvements over the Mirage 2000 include the
capability to carry a laser designator pod, new pulse-doppler multi-target radar, new defensive
systems, and updated avionics, including a night vision-compatible glass cockpit, wide-angle Heads
Up Display (HUD) and Hands On Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) controls.
Exercise Role
The M2000-5 is being deployed in Air Defense (Interceptor) role designed to prevent successful
missions by enemy aircraft, particularly bombers and reconnaissance aircraft. There are two general
classes of interceptor: relatively lightweight aircraft built for high performance, and heavier aircraft
designed to fly at night or in adverse weather and operate over longer ranges.
The M2000-5 will be flown by the French Air Force out of Albacete Airbase, Spain.
General characteristics
Performance
Crew: 2
Max Range: 1,450 kilometer (783 n mile)
Height: 5.20 meter (17.1 foot)
Top Speed(High Altitude):731mps (2,632 kph)
Length: 14.7 meter (48 foot)
Ceiling: 18,000 meter (59,055 foot)
Max Takeoff Weight: 17,000 kilogram (37,478 pound)
Payload: 6,200 kilogram (13,668 pound)
Powerplant: 1 x SNECMA M53 P2 afterburning turbo
Armament
Air-to-Air Missiles:
Mica IR x4
Mica RF x4
Anti-Radiation Missiles:
Armat x2
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Anti-Ship Missiles:
AM39 Exocet x2
Bombs & Guidance Kits:
AASM 250 x2
AASM IR x2
BGL 1000 x2
BGL 250 x2
BGL 400 x2
GBU-12 Paveway II
Land Attack Cruise Missiles:
Storm Shadow x 2
Standoff Weapons:
Apache AP x2
Apache IZ x2
AS30L x2
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