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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | {{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | ||
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
− | | 2,084 || 2,042 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.6 || 30.2 || 108.9 || 96.9 || rowspan="2" | 750 | + | | 2,084 || 2,042 || rowspan="2" | 16000{{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.6 || 30.2 || 108.9 || 96.9 || rowspan="2" | 750 |
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
− | | 2, | + | | 2,238 || 2,161 || 28.9 || 29.7 || || |
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute | ||
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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− | | | + | | 1460{{Specs|destruction|body}} || 426{{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || N/A || ~12 || ~5 |
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ||
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− | | < 920 || < 750 || < 650 || | + | | < 920 || < 750 || < 650 || N/A |
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| colspan="2" | SNECMA Atar 9B || 1 | | colspan="2" | SNECMA Atar 9B || 1 | ||
− | | colspan="2" | | + | | colspan="2" | , kg || colspan="2" | 248 kg/m<sup>2</sup> |
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ||
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! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 28m fuel | ! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 28m fuel | ||
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− | | 1,333 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet | + | | 1,333 kg || colspan="2" | |
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+ | | colspan="2" |Afterburning axial-flow turbojet | ||
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+ | | ,kg || , kg || , kg || kg | ||
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! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | ||
− | ! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | + | ! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP) |
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− | ! Condition || 100% || WEP | + | ! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP |
! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 28m fuel || MTOW | ! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 28m fuel || MTOW | ||
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− | | ''Stationary'' || | + | | ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf |
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− | | ''Optimal'' || | + | | ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) |
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}} | {{Specs-Avia-Armour}} | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | ||
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+ | {{main|SAMP Type 25 (250 kg)|SAMP Type 21 (400 kg)}} | ||
+ | {{main|AIM-9D Sidewinder|Matra R530|Matra R530E|Shafrir 2}} | ||
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
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* Without load | * Without load | ||
* 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles | * 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles | ||
− | * 2 x | + | * 2 x 250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs (500 kg total) |
+ | * 2 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (800 kg total) | ||
+ | * 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles + 2 x 250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs (500 kg total) | ||
+ | * 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles + 2 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (800 kg total) | ||
* 1 x Matra R530 missile | * 1 x Matra R530 missile | ||
+ | * 1 x Matra R530 missile + 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles | ||
* 1 x Matra R530E missile | * 1 x Matra R530E missile | ||
− | * 2 x | + | * 1 x Matra R530E missile + 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles |
− | * 2 x 250 kg SAMP Type 25 | + | * 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles |
− | * 2 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (800 kg total) | + | * 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs (500 kg total) |
− | * 2 x | + | * 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (800 kg total) |
− | + | * 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 1 x Matra R530 missile | |
+ | * 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 1 x Matra R530E missile | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Very maneuverable |
− | * Good | + | * Good Air to Air missiles |
− | * | + | * 30mm DEFA cannons making it deadly in close encounters |
+ | * Self sealing fuel tanks | ||
+ | * Lower BR compared to other Mirage variants | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * Bleeds | + | * No armor |
− | * No countermeasures ( | + | * Bleeds airspeed fairly quickly while in a steep high G turn. |
− | * | + | * No countermeasures |
+ | * Limited amount of ground ornaments | ||
+ | * Limited amount of air to air ordainments (3 AAM) | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
− | <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> | + | <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> |
− | + | ''The Mirage IIICJ (Shahak) got it's worthiness and respect from many pilots due to the 6 Day-War in 1967 against the surrounding Arab counties. The IAF had carefully accompanied the improvement of the Mirage III. As a personal organization keen to sell its products, Dassault had invited IAF employees to go to its plant and fly the modern plane. With the advent of the [[MiG-21 (Family)|MiG-21]] in Arab inventories, Israel sooner or later set its first order for the Mirage in 1959. While French Mirages had been designed to intercept excessive flying bombers, the Israeli requirement come to be for a tactical fighter-interceptor. Israeli Mirages consequently contained extra gas tanks in preference to the takeoff rocket established in French Mirages, and furthermore contained DEFA cannons. The preliminary order for twenty-four planes came to be widened in 1961 to embody seventy [[Mirage IIICJ]]'' | |
− | + | '' Mirages. The first IAF Mirages arrived in Hazor AFB on April seventh 1962 and entered provider with the 101st "first fighter" squadron. In June 1962 the 117th "first jet" squadron at Ramat-David have come to be the second one IAF squadron to characteristic the Mirage and in March 1964 the 119th "Atalef" (Bat) squadron at Tel-Nof started out receiving its plane. The 3 squadrons furthermore operated the double seated variation of the Mirage, the IIIB, which differed from the IIICs via having its interception radar removed. Israel furthermore received photographed reconnaissance (PR) or Mirage IIICJ(R)s which entered provider with the "Atalef" squadron as surveillance aircraft.'' | |
− | + | The Mirage IICJ also made history during the 6 Day-war, War or Attrition, and Yom-Kippur War years 1967, 1969-70, and 1973 with Giora Epstein or "Hawkeye" as his nickname. Giora was a natrual born ace, with super human like vision, and downing more than 15 confirmed enemy aircraft and 17 victories. | |
− | + | With the reduction in the number of Mirage at the IAF and the arrival of new fighters, such as the first the [[F-4E Phantom II (Israel)|F-4E Phantom II]] and then the F15 Eagle, the Mirage quickly become irrelevant. The aircraft served the IAF until 1982, until fully retired for good. Later on, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) flew the [[Nesher]], [[Kfir C.7|Kfir]], and later on the F-15 from the US Air Force. Although not in service, the Mirage will forever leave a mark in history as a true legendary fighter. | |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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Revision as of 05:27, 30 December 2021
Contents
Description
The Mirage IIICJ (Shahak) is a rank VII Israeli jet fighter with a battle rating of 10.0 (AB/RB) and 10.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update "Winged Lions".
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 12,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 2,084 | 2,042 | 1600016000 | 29.6 | 30.2 | 108.9 | 96.9 | 750 |
Upgraded | 2,238 | 2,161 | 28.9 | 29.7 |
Details
Features | |||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
X | X | X | ✓ | X | ✓ |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
14600 | 426426 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ~12 | ~5 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 920 | < 750 | < 650 | N/A |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||||
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Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||||
SNECMA Atar 9B | 1 | , kg | 248 kg/m2 | |||||
Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | ||||||
Weight (each) | Type | 8m fuel | 20m fuel | 28m fuel | ||||
1,333 kg |
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,kg | , kg | , kg | kg | |||
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP) | |||||||
Condition | 100% | ___%/WEP | 8m fuel | 20m fuel | 28m fuel | MTOW | ||
Stationary | ___ kgf | ___ kgf | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | ||
Optimal | ___ kgf (_ km/h) |
___ kgf (_ km/h) |
_.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Shahak is armed with:
- 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552A cannons, belly-mounted (125 rpg = 250 total)
Suspended armament
The Shahak can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles
- 2 x 250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs (500 kg total)
- 2 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (800 kg total)
- 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles + 2 x 250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs (500 kg total)
- 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles + 2 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (800 kg total)
- 1 x Matra R530 missile
- 1 x Matra R530 missile + 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles
- 1 x Matra R530E missile
- 1 x Matra R530E missile + 2 x Shafrir 2 missiles
- 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles
- 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs (500 kg total)
- 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (800 kg total)
- 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 1 x Matra R530 missile
- 2 x AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles + 1 x Matra R530E missile
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Very maneuverable
- Good Air to Air missiles
- 30mm DEFA cannons making it deadly in close encounters
- Self sealing fuel tanks
- Lower BR compared to other Mirage variants
Cons:
- No armor
- Bleeds airspeed fairly quickly while in a steep high G turn.
- No countermeasures
- Limited amount of ground ornaments
- Limited amount of air to air ordainments (3 AAM)
History
The Mirage IIICJ (Shahak) got it's worthiness and respect from many pilots due to the 6 Day-War in 1967 against the surrounding Arab counties. The IAF had carefully accompanied the improvement of the Mirage III. As a personal organization keen to sell its products, Dassault had invited IAF employees to go to its plant and fly the modern plane. With the advent of the MiG-21 in Arab inventories, Israel sooner or later set its first order for the Mirage in 1959. While French Mirages had been designed to intercept excessive flying bombers, the Israeli requirement come to be for a tactical fighter-interceptor. Israeli Mirages consequently contained extra gas tanks in preference to the takeoff rocket established in French Mirages, and furthermore contained DEFA cannons. The preliminary order for twenty-four planes came to be widened in 1961 to embody seventy Mirage IIICJ
Mirages. The first IAF Mirages arrived in Hazor AFB on April seventh 1962 and entered provider with the 101st "first fighter" squadron. In June 1962 the 117th "first jet" squadron at Ramat-David have come to be the second one IAF squadron to characteristic the Mirage and in March 1964 the 119th "Atalef" (Bat) squadron at Tel-Nof started out receiving its plane. The 3 squadrons furthermore operated the double seated variation of the Mirage, the IIIB, which differed from the IIICs via having its interception radar removed. Israel furthermore received photographed reconnaissance (PR) or Mirage IIICJ(R)s which entered provider with the "Atalef" squadron as surveillance aircraft.
The Mirage IICJ also made history during the 6 Day-war, War or Attrition, and Yom-Kippur War years 1967, 1969-70, and 1973 with Giora Epstein or "Hawkeye" as his nickname. Giora was a natrual born ace, with super human like vision, and downing more than 15 confirmed enemy aircraft and 17 victories.
With the reduction in the number of Mirage at the IAF and the arrival of new fighters, such as the first the F-4E Phantom II and then the F15 Eagle, the Mirage quickly become irrelevant. The aircraft served the IAF until 1982, until fully retired for good. Later on, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) flew the Nesher, Kfir, and later on the F-15 from the US Air Force. Although not in service, the Mirage will forever leave a mark in history as a true legendary fighter.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Sources used:
- www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/dassault-mirage-iiicj-shahak
- www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/29878