What kind of fighter is the Mirage 2000?
The cockpit of the Mirage 2000-5. Mirage 2000 is a multirole combat fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation. Image courtesy of Dassault Aviation. The 2000-5 mk2 is equipped with the Thales Damocles laser designation pod. Mirage 2000 is a multirole combat fighter from French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation.
When did the kinetic Mirage IIIE come out?
Kinetic Mirage III Kits Kinetic released their first 1/48 scale Mirage IIIE kit early in 2015 followed by a Mirage IIIE/5 in 2016. In his initial detailed in-box review, Mirage expert Mick Evanswas very impressed with the kit, stating that it was accurate, well detailed and one of Kinetic’s best kits to date.
What is the head up display on a Mirage 2000?
Mirage 2000-5 incorporates the Thales VEH 3020 head-up display and five cathode ray tube multifunction advanced pilot systems interface (APSI) displays. The combined head-up / head-level display is collimated at infinity and presents data relating to flight control, navigation, target engagement and weapon firing.
How many weapon hardpoints does a Mirage 2000 have?
Mirage 2000-5 has nine weapon hardpoints, five on the fuselage and two on each wing. Mirage 2000 is a multirole combat fighter from French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. It has been operational with the French Air Force since 1984, and has been selected by Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Greece, India, Peru, Qatar,…
Is the Mirage 2000 in service with India?
Mirage 2000 is a multirole combat fighter from French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. Mirage 2000-5 mk2, in service with the Hellenic Air Force of Greece. The Indian Air Force signed a contract for the upgrade of its Mirage 2000 fleet, in July 2011.
When did the Dassault Mirage 2000-5F come out?
Domestically, Dassault needed an order from the AdA to help promote foreign sales, and in 1993, the AdA decided to upgrade 37 of their existing Mirage 2000s to the 2000-5 specification as a stopgap before the arrival of the Rafale in AdA service. The upgraded aircraft were redesignated Mirage 2000-5F, and became operational in 2000.
What’s the difference between Mirage V and III?
The Mirage V was a dedicated ground attack variant of the Mirage III, with greater space for fuel, in place of avionics. The only thing these aircraft share in common with the Indian Mirage 2000 is their ‘delta wing’ design.