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Mirage 2000

Multirole fighter aircraftFielded 1984Pending verification
Air ForcesFRA
Mirage 2000
Photo: Staff Sgt. Corey Hook · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMultirole fighter aircraft
Date of introduction1984
ProliferationAt least 7 countries
ManufacturerDassault AviationMed[1]
Crew1Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length14.36 m47 ftMed[1]
Wingspan9.13 m30 ftMed[1]
Wing area40.97 m sqMed[1]
Height5.2 m17 ftMed[1]
Empty weight7,500 kg16,535 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 x SNECMA M53-P2 after-burning turbofan or 1 x SNECMA M53-P20 (later aircraft)Med[1]
Rate of climb17,060 m/minMed[1]
Service ceiling18,000 m59,055 ftMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
EW countermeasuresJammer 1 x Caiman noise/deception and 2 x Remora noise podsMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints2 x 661 lb (300 kg) outboard wing pylons for various weapons and stores.Med[1]
Weapon Stations: capacity4 x 882 lb (400 kg) capacity; 2 x 3,960 lb (1,800 kg) capacity fuselage (only one in 2000-5)Med[1]
Weapon Stations: pylons2 x 661 lb (300 kg) outboard wing pylons for various weapons and storesMed[1]
Weapon Stations: compatible weapons, air-to-air2-4 x R550 Magic 2; 2-4 x AIM-9 Sidewinder; 2 x Super 530; 4-6 x MICA (2000-5);Med[1]
Weapon Stations: compatible weapons, air-to-ground2 x AS30L; 1-2 x BGL laser-guided rocket/gun pods; 4 x 18-round 68-mm rocket pods; 2 x 100-mm rocket packs; 1 x CC630 twin 30-mm cannon packMed[1]
Weapon Stations: compatible weapons, bombs18 x 79 lb (35 kg) BAP-100 anti-runway; 18 x 551 lb (250 kg) conventional; 16 x 441 lb (200 kg) Durandal anti-runway; 5-6 x Belouga cluster; 5-6 x 882 lb (400 kg) BM 400 modular; 1-2 x 2,205 lb (1,000 kg) BGL laser-guidedMed[1]
Weapon Stations: compatible weapons, anti-radar2 x ArmatMed[1]
Weapon Stations: compatible weapons, anti-ship2 x AM 39 ExocetMed[1]
Weapon Stations: compatible weapons, nuclear1 x ASMP cruise missile (2000N)Med[1]
ArmamentDEFA 554 30mm Cannon; R550 Magic 2; AS-30L; AM 39 ExocetMed[1]
Fire control
Navigation RadarThomson-CST RDI pulse Doppler, or Thomson-CSF RDM multi mode, or Thomson-CSF Antilope V ground-scan (2000N), or Thales RDY multi-mode (2000-5/-5 Mk 2/-9)Med[1]
TargetingAtlis laser designator/marked target-seeker.Med[1]
Sensors noteThe Mirage 2000 is available as a single-seat or two-seat multi-role fighter. The pilot flies the aircraft by means of a centre stick and left-hand throttles, with both incorporating…Med[1]
Variants
Mirage 2000CUpgrades include the addition of the Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) mode to the RDI Radar to allow identification of airborne targets not responding on identification friend or foe (IFF), and the ability to carry air-to-ground stores such as rocket…[1]
Mirage 2000BThe Mirage 2000B is a two-seat operational conversion trainer variant that first flew on 11 October 1980. The French Air Force acquired 30 Mirage 2000Bs, and all three AdA fighter wings each obtained several of them for conversion training.[1]
Mirage 2000NThe Mirage 2000N is the nuclear strike variant that was intended to carry the Air-Sol Moyenne Portée nuclear stand-off missile. The variant was retired on 21 June 2018.[1]
Mirage 2000DThe Mirage 2000D is a dedicated conventional attack variant developed from the Mirage 2000N.[1]
Mirage 2000-5FFirst major upgrade over the Mirage 2000C. Replaces most cockpit displays with several large multi-function displays, and upgrading the stores-to-aircraft interface for the use of targeting pods and a wide variety of guided air-to-ground weapons, as well as a…[1]
Mirage 2000-5 Mark 2Dassault further improved the Mirage 2000-5, creating the Mirage 2000-5 Mark 2 which is currently the most advanced variant of the Mirage 2000.[1]
Mirage 2000E"Mirage 2000E" was a blanket designation for a series of export variants of the Mirage 2000. These aircraft were fitted with the M53-P2 engine and an enhanced "RDM+" radar, and all can carry the day-only ATLIS II laser targeting pod.[1]
Mirage 2000MThe Mirage 2000M is the version purchased by Egypt. Two-seat Mirage 2000BM trainers were also ordered.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
DEFA 554 30mm CannonCannon
Med[1]
Quantity
125 Rounds
Type
Cannon
Caliber
30mm
Rate of fire
1,300 rpm
R550 Magic 2Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
2-4
Type
Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile
Guidance
All-aspect, cooled IR seeker proximity fuze detonation
Warhead
pre-fragmented with controlled splintering
Warhead weight
13 kg
Speed
Mach 3+
Length
2.75 m
AS-30LMCLOS with radio command link / laser guided short-to-medium range air
Med[1]
Range
3–11 km2–7 mi · 2–6 nmi
Quantity
2 x AS-30L air-to-ground missile
Type
MCLOS with radio command link / laser guided short-to-medium range air-to-ground missile
Guidance
semi-active laser homing
Warhead
Impact-fuzed SAPHE (Semi-Armor-Piercing High-Explosive)
Warhead weight
240 kg
Speed
1,700 km/h
Length
3.7 m
AM 39 ExocetAnti-Ship Missile
Med[1]
Range
50–70 km31–43 mi · 27–38 nmi
Quantity
2 x AM 39 Exocet Anti-Ship Missile
Type
Anti-Ship Missile
Warhead
Hexolite blast-fragmentation
Warhead weight
165 kg
Speed
1,100 km/h or Mach 0.93
Length
4.69 m
Summary

The Mirage 2000 is very similar to the Mirage III/5 and 50, though it is not a variant of the Mirage III/5 or 50 but an entirely new aircraft with advanced interceptor controls. In its secondary ground-attack role, the Mirage 2000 carries laser-guided missiles rockets, and bombs.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
United Arab EmiratesEgyptFranceGreeceIndiaPeruQatar
Sources
  1. Mirage 2000 French Multirole Fighter Aircraft, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)