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  |name= Super-Mirage
  |name= Mirage 4000
  |image= File:ACFtrials.jpg
  |image= File:Dassault_Mirage_4000%2C_France_AN2164548.jpg
  |caption= Super-Mirage prototype 001 in the late 1970s.
  |caption= Super-Mirage prototype 001 in the late 1970s.
}}{{Infobox aircraft type
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  |type=  {{wpl|Interceptor aircraft|Interceptor}}, {{wpl|air superiority fighter}}, {{wpl|Strike fighter}}
  |type=  {{wpl|Interceptor aircraft|Interceptor}}, {{wpl|air superiority fighter}}, {{wpl|Strike fighter}}
  |national origin= Sieuxerr
  |national origin= Sieuxerr
  |manufacturer= Dassault
  |manufacturer={{wpl|Dassault Aviation}}
  |designer= Dassault
  |designer=
  |first flight= 1977
  |first flight= 19 January 1978
  |introduced= 1984
  |introduced= 10 October 1984
  |retired=
  |retired=
  |produced= 1984–present
  |produced= 1984–present
  |number built= 300~
  |number built= 11 prototypes, 760+ production models
  |status= In service
  |status= In service
  |unit cost=  
  |unit cost=  
  |primary user= [[Sieuxerrian Air Force]]<br>[[Sieuxerrian Navy]]
  |primary user= [[Sieuxerrian Air Force]]<br>[[Air_Force_(Solevant)|Solevant Air Force]]
  |more users=
  |more users=
  |developed from=[[Menace|Mirage-Menace]]
  |developed from={{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000}}
  |variants with their own articles=
  |variants with their own articles=
  |developed into=
  |developed into=
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The '''Dassault Super-Menace''' is a twin or single-seat, twinjet, {{wpl|Interceptor aircraft|interceptor}}, {{wpl|air superiority fighter}} and {{wpl|Strike fighter}} used by the [[Sieuxerrian Navy]] and [[Sieuxerrian Air Force]]. Developed from the [[Menace|Mirage-Menace]], the Super-Mirage features a matured design, improved sensors, upgrade capacity, and armament. It shares some design features, a common engine, and other similar parts, allowing for relaxed logistical need to maintain the aicraft between the air force and the navy.
The '''Dassault Super Mirage''' (Known also as the '''Super Mirage 4000''' or simply the '''Mirage 4000''') is a twin or single-seat, twinjet, {{wpl|Interceptor aircraft|interceptor}}, {{wpl|air superiority fighter}} and {{wpl|Strike fighter}} used by the [[Sieuxerrian Air Force]] and other allied countries. Developed from the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000}}, the Super Mirage is enlarged with better overall capabilities. It is analogous with the Letnian Su-27, Menghean SR-8, Anglian Typhoon, and the Tir Glasian F-15.
 
The Mirage 4000 was initially developed to maximize use of older and previously used parts developed for other aircraft, as the Mirage 4000, along with the Mirage 2000, had been developed right before and into the [[Great Malaise]]. Both the 2000 and 4000 were designed to be later expanded upon as economic and material conditions would improve in Sieuxerr. The Mirage 2000 would encounter problems later in life as its design was relatively difficult and costly to upgrade, with the majority being removed from service before 2020. Contrary to this the Mirage 4000 has enjoyed a long service life and is expected to serve well into the 2040s as a strike fighter to complement the 5th generation fighters coming into service.
 
 


==Design==
==Design==
===Overview===
===Overview===
===Cockpit===
===Cockpit===
[[File:Mirage4000earlycockpit.jpg|thumb|Cockpit of an early Mirage 4000]]
===Engines===
===Engines===
The Super-Mirage is equipped with two {{wpl|Snecma M53}} afterburning turbofan engines. Equipped with the improved M53-P2 found in the [[Menace|Mirage-Menace]] and the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000}}. From 2005 to 2011, the entire fleet was upgraded with the {{wpl|Snecma M88|M88-10}} engine, based off the M88-2 engine used by the Rafale, generating 70 kN (15,500 lbf) and 100 kN (25,000 lbf) (with afterburner). The engine greatly improved handling of the aircraft at speed.
The Super-Mirage is equipped with two {{wpl|Snecma M53}} afterburning turbofan engines. Equipped with the improved M53-P2 found in the [[Menace|Mirage-Menace]] and the {{wpl|Dassault Mirage 2000}}. From 2005 to 2011, the entire fleet was upgraded with the {{wpl|Snecma M88|M88-10}} engine, based off the M88-2 engine used by the Rafale, generating 70 kN (15,500 lbf) and 100 kN (25,000 lbf) (with afterburner). The engine greatly improved handling of the aircraft at speed.
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===Avionics===
===Avionics===
The Super-Mirage uses a derivative of the Thomson-CSF Giraffe radar from the Menace. It achieves upwards of 165km range against comparable fighter-sized objects with over 270km range against large bomber-sized objects. It has multi-target tracking abilities. In the mid-2000s, apart of a major overhaul, the older mechanically scanned radar arrays were replaced by electronically scanned active radar arrays.
The Mirage 4000 was equipped with the {{wpl|Radar Doppler Multifunction}}-4000 early on, however later dedicated interceptor units would receive the {{wpl|Radar Doppler Multifunction|Radar Doppler à Impulsions}}-4000. The RDM/RDI-4000 featured a large diameter radar antenna compared to the RDM/RDI’s used on the Mirage 2000, with the diameter of the RDM/RDI-4000 being {{convert|850|mm|in}}, compared to the RDM/RDI-2000’s {{convert|655|mm|in}}. This allows the RDM/RDI-4000 to have a longer effective range. This gives the RDM/RDI-4000 a comparable range to the AN/APG-64 radars used by the F-15, or the Zhuk-27 radar on the Su-27.  
 
To compensate for this, the RDM/RDI-4000 has improved power generation and data-processing. A larger and improved aircraft computer on the RDM-4000 allows for the use of multi-types of weapons on the plane. On the Mirage 2000, aircraft were restricted to generally two weapon types, an infrared guided air-to-air missile, and either a radar-guided air-to-air weapon or some kind of air-to-ground weapon. Mirage 4000 aircraft with the RDM-4000 did not have that restriction.
 
In 1995, all new C and B model aircraft were equipped with the RDY-4000 radar. The RDY-4000 featured a new air-to-ground mode and could use mixed radar-guided air-to-air missiles as well as air-to-ground munitions. Later into the later-1990s aircraft were upgraded to the RDY-4000. Interception units retained the RDI radar due to its longer range than the RDY.
 
In 2003, the first RBE4 radars were fitted to the two Mirage 4000NG prototypes. The RBE4 features a longer range than the RDY and RDI radars at over 160 kilometers. The RBE4 can track upwards of 60 targets and can engage 8 of them at once. Starting in 2013, the RBE4 PESA began to be replaced with the RBE4-AA AESA array. The new RBE4-AA radar increases the range of the radar against conventional and low-observable targets. The range is estimated to be over 220 kilometers.


==Operational history==
==Operational history==
 
==Variants==
===Super Mirage 4000===
:Pre-production and production prototypes produced between 1980 and 1984, 11 total aircraft produced.
===Mirage 4000C===
:Single-seat all-weather fighter. Initially equipped with the RDM-4000 but later RDI-4000 radar used for dedicated interception units. 234 produced between 1984-1995.
;Mirage 4000C-5
:In the early 2000s, Dassault developed and offered an upgrade package for export 4000C customers. The C-5 upgrade program retrofitted some of the new systems found on the 4000NGC into the 4000C airframe. The [[Karpatyian Air Force]] was the first partner to go through with the upgrade from 2004 to 2007.
;Mirage 4000C-5R
:A more ambitious upgrade, it included a total zero-houring of the airframe as well as installation of more features from the 4000C. Offered from 2004 to 2010, it has attracted no costumers.
===Mirage 4000B===
:Twin-seat trainer and strike fighter. Equipped solely with the RDM-4000. 84 produced between 1984-1994.
===Mirage 4000D===
:Dedicated twin-seat strike fighter upgrade over 4000B. Fitted with new RDY-4000 radar, improved electronic warfare systems, retractable refueling probe. 88 produced between 1997-2002.
===Mirage 4000NGC===
:''Nouvelle génération'' (New Generation). Complete overhaul with new electronic warfare package SPECTRA, IRST sensor, new digital displays, RBE-4 PESA radar, expanded weapon stations. Modified airframe to take new SNECMA M99 engines. Single-seat fighter variant. 154 produced between 2003-2019.
===Mirage 4000NB===
:New training variant, only used in 4000NGC fighter wings. 38 produced between 2003-2010.
===Mirage 4000NGD===
:Twin-seat strike and trainer variant of 4000NG. 114 produced between 2003-2017.
===Mirage 4000RMV===
:''Rénovation Mi-Vie'' (Mid-Life Upgrade). Further improvement over 4000NGD, new build aircraft have RBE4-AA AESA radar, blinding-laser protected canopy, DIRCM countermeasures. New all full glass cockpit. 48 produced from 2020-2022 with an additional aircraft on order.


==Operators==
==Operators==
===Current===
===Current===
*[[File:Flag of France.svg|22px]] [[Sieuxerr]]
*[[File:Flag of France.svg|22px]] [[Sieuxerr]]
**[[Sieuxerrian Air Force]] -
**[[Sieuxerrian Air Force]] - 324 active service, 100 in storage
**[[Sieuxerrian Navy]] - 48 in active service, with an additional 8 in storage for parts.
***''1<sup>er</sup> escadre de chasse'' - 48 Mirage 4000NGC, 12 Mirage 4000NGB
***''Flottille 17F'' - 12
****''27<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
***''Flottille 20F'' - 12
****''71<sup>er</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
***''Flottille 23F'' - 12
****''94<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
***''Flottille 25F'' - 12
****''100<sup>e</sup> escadrille d'instruction avancée'' - 12 Mirage 4000NGB
***''13<sup>e</sup> escadre de chasse'' - 48 Mirage 4000NGC, 12 Mirage 4000NGB
****''318<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
****''415<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
****''426<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
****''461<sup>er</sup> escadrille d'instruction avancée'' - 12 Mirage 4000NGB
***''14<sup>e</sup> escadre de chasse'' - 48 Mirage 4000NGD
****''492<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
****''493<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
****''494<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
***''15<sup>e</sup> escadre de chasse'' - 48 Mirage 4000NGC, 12 Mirage 4000NGB
****''101<sup>er</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
****''122<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
****''131<sup>er</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
****''194<sup>e</sup> escadrille d'instruction avancée'' - 12 Mirage 4000NGB
***''16<sup>e</sup> escadre de chasse'' - 48 Mirage 4000RMV
****''333<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000RMV
****''334<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000RMV
****''335<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000RMV
***''17<sup>e</sup> escadre de chasse'' - 48 Mirage 4000NGD
****''389<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
****''391<sup>er</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
****''397<sup>e</sup> escadrille de chasse tactique'' - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
*[[File:Flag_of_Tay_Dam.png|22px]] [[Solevant]]
**[[Air Force (Solevant)|Solevant Air Force]] - 12 active service
***''3<sup>e</sup> escadrille'' - 12 Mirage 4000NGD
*[[Karpatyia]] - 100 active service
**Karpatyian Air Force - 100 active service
***2 squadrons with 24 Mirage 4000C, 6 Mirage 4000B
***2 squadrons with 40 Mirage 4000D
***1 squadron with 10 Mirage 4000NGC, 2 Mirage 4000NB
***1 squadron with 18 Mirage 4000NGD


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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===Mirage 4000C (1985)===
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***6× {{wpl|R.550 Magic|R.550 Magic II}}
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***10× {{wpl|MICA (missile)|MICA}}
***6× {{wpl|Super 530}}
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***4× {{wpl|Exocet|Exocet AM-39}} anti-ship missile
***2× {{wpl|Martel (missile)|Martel AS-37}} anti-radiation missile
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**27× {{wpl|Matra Durandal|DURANDAL}} anti-runway bombs
**72× {{wpl|BAP 100|BAP 100/120}} anti-runway bombs
**18× BLG-66 BELOUGA cluster bombs
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**{{wpl|Radar Doppler Multifunction}}-4000 OR
**{{wpl|Radar Doppler Multifunction|Radar Doppler à Impulsions}}-4000
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**{{wpl|ATLIS II}} daytime laser/electro-optical targeting pod
**Antilope P navigation pod
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===Mirage 4000NGC (2020)===
[[File:Mirage4000NGC.png|right|400px]]
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**6× 1000kg unguided bombs
**27× {{wpl|Matra Durandal|DURANDAL}} anti-runway bombs
**72× {{wpl|BAP 100|BAP 100/120}} anti-runway bombs
**18× BLG-66 BELOUGA cluster bombs
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**RBE-4 PESA OR
**RBE4-AA AESA
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**{{wpl|Damocles (targeting pod)|DAMOCLES}} {{wpl|targeting pod}}
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[[Category:Sieuxerr]]
[[Category:Sieuxerr]]

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Mirage 4000
Dassault Mirage 4000, France AN2164548.jpg
Super-Mirage prototype 001 in the late 1970s.
Role Interceptor, air superiority fighter, Strike fighter
National origin Sieuxerr
Manufacturer Dassault Aviation
First flight 19 January 1978
Introduction 10 October 1984
Status In service
Primary user Sieuxerrian Air Force
Solevant Air Force
Produced 1984–present
Number built 11 prototypes, 760+ production models
Developed from Dassault Mirage 2000

The Dassault Super Mirage (Known also as the Super Mirage 4000 or simply the Mirage 4000) is a twin or single-seat, twinjet, interceptor, air superiority fighter and Strike fighter used by the Sieuxerrian Air Force and other allied countries. Developed from the Dassault Mirage 2000, the Super Mirage is enlarged with better overall capabilities. It is analogous with the Letnian Su-27, Menghean SR-8, Anglian Typhoon, and the Tir Glasian F-15.

The Mirage 4000 was initially developed to maximize use of older and previously used parts developed for other aircraft, as the Mirage 4000, along with the Mirage 2000, had been developed right before and into the Great Malaise. Both the 2000 and 4000 were designed to be later expanded upon as economic and material conditions would improve in Sieuxerr. The Mirage 2000 would encounter problems later in life as its design was relatively difficult and costly to upgrade, with the majority being removed from service before 2020. Contrary to this the Mirage 4000 has enjoyed a long service life and is expected to serve well into the 2040s as a strike fighter to complement the 5th generation fighters coming into service.


Design

Overview

Cockpit

Cockpit of an early Mirage 4000

Engines

The Super-Mirage is equipped with two Snecma M53 afterburning turbofan engines. Equipped with the improved M53-P2 found in the Mirage-Menace and the Dassault Mirage 2000. From 2005 to 2011, the entire fleet was upgraded with the M88-10 engine, based off the M88-2 engine used by the Rafale, generating 70 kN (15,500 lbf) and 100 kN (25,000 lbf) (with afterburner). The engine greatly improved handling of the aircraft at speed.

Weaponry

The Menace is equipped with a single 30mm GIAT 30 revolver cannon with selectable rate of fire of 300 rpm to 2,500 rpm. It is mounted under the right intake.

Avionics

The Mirage 4000 was equipped with the Radar Doppler Multifunction-4000 early on, however later dedicated interceptor units would receive the Radar Doppler à Impulsions-4000. The RDM/RDI-4000 featured a large diameter radar antenna compared to the RDM/RDI’s used on the Mirage 2000, with the diameter of the RDM/RDI-4000 being 850 millimetres (33 in), compared to the RDM/RDI-2000’s 655 millimetres (25.8 in). This allows the RDM/RDI-4000 to have a longer effective range. This gives the RDM/RDI-4000 a comparable range to the AN/APG-64 radars used by the F-15, or the Zhuk-27 radar on the Su-27.

To compensate for this, the RDM/RDI-4000 has improved power generation and data-processing. A larger and improved aircraft computer on the RDM-4000 allows for the use of multi-types of weapons on the plane. On the Mirage 2000, aircraft were restricted to generally two weapon types, an infrared guided air-to-air missile, and either a radar-guided air-to-air weapon or some kind of air-to-ground weapon. Mirage 4000 aircraft with the RDM-4000 did not have that restriction.

In 1995, all new C and B model aircraft were equipped with the RDY-4000 radar. The RDY-4000 featured a new air-to-ground mode and could use mixed radar-guided air-to-air missiles as well as air-to-ground munitions. Later into the later-1990s aircraft were upgraded to the RDY-4000. Interception units retained the RDI radar due to its longer range than the RDY.

In 2003, the first RBE4 radars were fitted to the two Mirage 4000NG prototypes. The RBE4 features a longer range than the RDY and RDI radars at over 160 kilometers. The RBE4 can track upwards of 60 targets and can engage 8 of them at once. Starting in 2013, the RBE4 PESA began to be replaced with the RBE4-AA AESA array. The new RBE4-AA radar increases the range of the radar against conventional and low-observable targets. The range is estimated to be over 220 kilometers.

Operational history

Variants

Super Mirage 4000

Pre-production and production prototypes produced between 1980 and 1984, 11 total aircraft produced.

Mirage 4000C

Single-seat all-weather fighter. Initially equipped with the RDM-4000 but later RDI-4000 radar used for dedicated interception units. 234 produced between 1984-1995.
Mirage 4000C-5
In the early 2000s, Dassault developed and offered an upgrade package for export 4000C customers. The C-5 upgrade program retrofitted some of the new systems found on the 4000NGC into the 4000C airframe. The Karpatyian Air Force was the first partner to go through with the upgrade from 2004 to 2007.
Mirage 4000C-5R
A more ambitious upgrade, it included a total zero-houring of the airframe as well as installation of more features from the 4000C. Offered from 2004 to 2010, it has attracted no costumers.

Mirage 4000B

Twin-seat trainer and strike fighter. Equipped solely with the RDM-4000. 84 produced between 1984-1994.

Mirage 4000D

Dedicated twin-seat strike fighter upgrade over 4000B. Fitted with new RDY-4000 radar, improved electronic warfare systems, retractable refueling probe. 88 produced between 1997-2002.

Mirage 4000NGC

Nouvelle génération (New Generation). Complete overhaul with new electronic warfare package SPECTRA, IRST sensor, new digital displays, RBE-4 PESA radar, expanded weapon stations. Modified airframe to take new SNECMA M99 engines. Single-seat fighter variant. 154 produced between 2003-2019.

Mirage 4000NB

New training variant, only used in 4000NGC fighter wings. 38 produced between 2003-2010.

Mirage 4000NGD

Twin-seat strike and trainer variant of 4000NG. 114 produced between 2003-2017.

Mirage 4000RMV

Rénovation Mi-Vie (Mid-Life Upgrade). Further improvement over 4000NGD, new build aircraft have RBE4-AA AESA radar, blinding-laser protected canopy, DIRCM countermeasures. New all full glass cockpit. 48 produced from 2020-2022 with an additional aircraft on order.

Operators

Current

  • Flag of France.svg Sieuxerr
    • Sieuxerrian Air Force - 324 active service, 100 in storage
      • 1er escadre de chasse - 48 Mirage 4000NGC, 12 Mirage 4000NGB
        • 27e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 71er escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 94e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 100e escadrille d'instruction avancée - 12 Mirage 4000NGB
      • 13e escadre de chasse - 48 Mirage 4000NGC, 12 Mirage 4000NGB
        • 318e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 415e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 426e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 461er escadrille d'instruction avancée - 12 Mirage 4000NGB
      • 14e escadre de chasse - 48 Mirage 4000NGD
        • 492e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
        • 493e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
        • 494e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
      • 15e escadre de chasse - 48 Mirage 4000NGC, 12 Mirage 4000NGB
        • 101er escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 122e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 131er escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGC
        • 194e escadrille d'instruction avancée - 12 Mirage 4000NGB
      • 16e escadre de chasse - 48 Mirage 4000RMV
        • 333e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000RMV
        • 334e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000RMV
        • 335e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000RMV
      • 17e escadre de chasse - 48 Mirage 4000NGD
        • 389e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
        • 391er escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
        • 397e escadrille de chasse tactique - 16 Mirage 4000NGD
  • Flag of Tay Dam.png Solevant
  • Karpatyia - 100 active service
    • Karpatyian Air Force - 100 active service
      • 2 squadrons with 24 Mirage 4000C, 6 Mirage 4000B
      • 2 squadrons with 40 Mirage 4000D
      • 1 squadron with 10 Mirage 4000NGC, 2 Mirage 4000NB
      • 1 squadron with 18 Mirage 4000NGD

Specifications

Mirage 4000C (1985)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 18.7 m (61 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
  • Height: 5.8 m (19 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: 72.7 m2 (783 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 13,400 kg (29,542 lb)
  • Gross weight: 17,740 kg (39,110 lb) combat weight
  • Max takeoff weight: 32,000 kg (70,548 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 9,045 kg (19,941 lb) internal, 8,000 kg (18,000 lb) maximum external fuel
  • Powerplant: 2 × SNECMA M53-5 afterburning turbofan engines, 54.0 kN (12,100 lbf) thrust each dry, 86.3 kN (19,400 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 2,600 km/h (1,616 mph; 1,404 kn) max level speed
  • Maximum speed: Mach 2.12
  • Approach speed: 260 km/h (160 mph; 140 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 1,911.6 km/h (1,188 mph; 1,032 kn)
  • Range: 2,000 km (1,243 mi; 1,080 nmi)
  • Combat range: 1,300 km (808 mi; 702 nmi) air superiority mission with 2× R.550 Magic II, 2× Super 530D, cannons
  • Ferry range: 4,300 km (2,672 mi; 2,322 nmi) with external fuel tanks
  • Service ceiling: 20,000 m (66,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 305 m/s (60,000 ft/min)
  • Time to altitude: 15,000 m (49,213 ft) 3 minutes
  • Wing loading: 220 kg/m2 (45 lb/sq ft) at combat weight

Armament

Avionics

Mirage 4000NGC (2020)

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 18.7 m (61 ft 4 in)
  • Wingspan: 12 m (39 ft 4 in)
  • Height: 5.8 m (19 ft 0 in)
  • Wing area: 72.7 m2 (783 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 15,000 kg (33,069 lb)
  • Gross weight: 19,340 kg (42,637 lb) combat weight
  • Max takeoff weight: 37,000 kg (81,571 lb)
  • Fuel capacity: 9,045 kg (19,941 lb) internal, 8,000 kg (18,000 lb) maximum external fuel
  • Powerplant: 2 × SNECMA M99 afterburning turbofan engines, 75 kN (17,000 lbf) thrust each dry, 130 kN (29,000 lbf) with afterburner

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 2,600 km/h (1,616 mph; 1,404 kn) max level speed
  • Maximum speed: Mach 2.20
  • Approach speed: 260 km/h (160 mph; 140 kn)
  • Range: 2,000 km (1,243 mi; 1,080 nmi)
  • Combat range: 1,700 km (1,056 mi; 918 nmi) air interdiction mission with 2× MICA IR, 6× Meteor, cannon, 3x 2,500l fuel tanks
  • Ferry range: 5,000 km (3,107 mi; 2,700 nmi) with external fuel tanks
  • Service ceiling: 20,000 m (66,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 310 m/s (61,000 ft/min)
  • Time to altitude: 15,000 m (49,213 ft) 2 minutes

Armament

Avionics

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