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− | ** 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons, belly-mounted (125 rpg = 250 total) + | + | ** 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons, belly-mounted (125 rpg = 250 total) + 16 x large calibre countermeasures |
− | ** 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons + | + | ** 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons + 40 x large calibre countermeasures + 24 x countermeasures + 48 x chaff |
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* 1 x 1,300 l drop tank | * 1 x 1,300 l drop tank | ||
− | * 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 | + | * 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons (300 rpg) |
− | * 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles | + | * 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles + 2 x MICA-EM missiles |
* 4 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles | * 4 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles | ||
* 2 x Matra Super 530F missiles | * 2 x Matra Super 530F missiles | ||
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* Upgraded radar (RDY radar) with excellent capabilities | * Upgraded radar (RDY radar) with excellent capabilities | ||
+ | * Low stall speed | ||
+ | * Access to 8 air-to-air missiles | ||
* Good ground capability with access to long range AGM | * Good ground capability with access to long range AGM | ||
* Good acceleration | * Good acceleration | ||
* Great manoeuvrability | * Great manoeuvrability | ||
− | * DEFA 554 deal heavy damage | + | * DEFA 554 cannons deal heavy damage |
* Powerful targeting pod (Damocles) with a 3rd gen thermal imagery and a strong magnifier | * Powerful targeting pod (Damocles) with a 3rd gen thermal imagery and a strong magnifier | ||
− | * Access to Magic 2 missiles stock | + | * Access to Magic 2 and MICA-EM missiles stock |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Poor energy retention | * Poor energy retention | ||
* Magic 2 has limited range | * Magic 2 has limited range | ||
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* DEFA 554 has slow muzzle velocity (820 m/s) | * DEFA 554 has slow muzzle velocity (820 m/s) | ||
Latest revision as of 07:58, 23 August 2024
This page is about the French jet fighter Mirage 2000-5F. For other versions, see Mirage 2000 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Mirage 2000-5F, an advanced variant of the Mirage 2000 series, represents a pinnacle of French aviation technology. Developed by Dassault Aviation, this fighter jet first took its maiden flight in 1991, marking a significant milestone in the country's aerial capabilities. Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and weapon systems, the Mirage 2000-5F played a pivotal role in various historical conflicts. Notably, during the Kosovo War in 1999, these aircraft showcased their precision and versatility by carrying out crucial ground attack and air-to-air missions. Armed with a range of sophisticated weapons, including Magic 2 air-to-air missiles and laser-guided bombs, the Mirage 2000-5F demonstrated its adaptability and effectiveness in both aerial combat and ground support roles. Over the years, this fighter jet has solidified its reputation as a cornerstone of the French Air Force's fleet, embodying a harmonious blend of cutting-edge technology and combat-proven performance.
It was introduced in Update "La Royale". The Mirage 2000-5F showcases impressive air-to-air combat capabilities, notably highlighted by its utilization of the Matra Magic 2 missile system. Armed with the Matra Magic 2, an advanced short-range infrared-guided missile, the aircraft excels in engaging close-range airborne targets. The Matra Magic 2 missile's infrared seeker technology enables it to home in on heat sources emitted by enemy aircraft, ensuring accurate target tracking and engagement even in challenging scenarios.
Complementing its missile armament, the Mirage 2000-5F's radar, the Thales RDY (Radar Doppler Multi-target), plays a pivotal role in target detection and tracking. This radar system facilitates rapid target acquisition, enhancing the aircraft's effectiveness in engaging multiple adversaries simultaneously. The Mirage 2000-5F's agility is another critical aspect of its air-to-air prowess, allowing pilots to outmanoeuvre opponents and gain advantageous positions during dogfighting encounters.
General info
Flight performance
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 | 2,246 | 2,174 | 16000 | 26.2 | 26.6 | 155.7 | 144.8 | 750 |
Upgraded | 2,453 | 2,351 | 23.9 | 25.0 | 238.1 | 195.0 |
Details
Features | |||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
X | X | X | ✓ | X | ✓* |
*Installing countermeasures blocks the deployment of the chute.
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
1,512 | 426 | - | - | - | ~13 | ~5 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 920 | < 750 | < 650 | - |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | ||||||
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Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||||
SNECMA M53-P2 | 1 | 7,550 kg | 267 kg/m2 | ||||
Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Gross Weight | |||||
Weight (each) | Type | 10m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 34m fuel | ||
1,515 kg | Afterburning low-bypass turbofan | 8,552 kg | 9,513 kg | 10,494 kg | 10,889 kg | 14,105 kg | |
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | ||||||
Condition | 100% | WEP | 10m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 34m fuel | MGW |
Stationary | 6,200 kgf | 9,688 kgf | 1.13 | 1.02 | 0.92 | 0.89 | 0.69 |
Optimal | 7,083 kgf (1,512 km/h) |
13,406 kgf (1,512 km/h) |
1.57 | 1.41 | 1.28 | 1.23 | 0.95 |
Survivability and armour
The Mirage 2000-5F exhibits commendable survivability through a combination of advanced features that enhance its chances of evading threats and successfully completing tasks. One key aspect is its electronic warfare suite, which includes radar warning receivers, chaff and flare dispensers as jamming capabilities. These systems collectively enable the aircraft to detect, identify, and counter incoming threats such as radar-guided missiles and hostile radars. Additionally, the Mirage 2000-5F's advanced avionics and sensors, including the Thales RDY radar and DAMOCLES targeting pod, contribute to its situational awareness, allowing pilots to monitor and respond to potential threats effectively. The aircraft's agility and high-speed capabilities provide pilots with the means to maneuver out of danger swiftly. In terms of design, the Mirage 2000-5F's aerodynamic structure is optimized to reduce its radar cross-section, minimizing its vulnerability to enemy radar systems. This feature, coupled with its electronic warfare systems, helps enhance its overall survivability in contested environments. The Mirage 2000-5F also boasts an impeccably designed and advanced cockpit that significantly enhances its combat capabilities. The cockpit's streamlined layout not only enhances pilot comfort and ergonomics but also contributes to reduced clutter, allowing pilots to focus on mission-critical tasks with heightened efficiency. The cockpit's intuitive arrangement of displays and instruments empowers pilots to swiftly access crucial information and swiftly make informed decisions during high-stress situations. Furthermore, the cockpit's advanced Heads-Up Display (HUD) system projects essential flight data directly onto the pilot's line of sight, eliminating the need for frequent glances down at instruments. This enhances the pilot's ability to maintain spatial awareness and engage targets without diverting their attention from the external environment.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Ballistic Computer | ||||
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CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) | Lead indicator |
Offensive armament
The Mirage 2000-5F is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons, belly-mounted (125 rpg = 250 total) + 16 x large calibre countermeasures
- 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons + 40 x large calibre countermeasures + 24 x countermeasures + 48 x chaff
Suspended armament
The Mirage 2000-5F can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
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30 mm DEFA 554 cannons (300 rpg) | 2† | |||||||||
500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1, 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
500 lb SAMP Mk 82 250 Snakeye bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1, 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
250 kg SAMP Type 25 200 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
970 kg BGL-1000 bombs | 1* | |||||||||
277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs | 1* | 2* | 1* | 1* | ||||||
1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II bombs | 1* | |||||||||
2,000 lb GBU-24 Paveway III bombs | 1* | |||||||||
404 kg PGM 500 bombs | 1* | 1*† | 1*† | 1* | ||||||
1,060 kg PGM 2000 bombs | 1*† | |||||||||
SNEB type 23 rockets | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | ||||||
AS-30L Nord missiles | 1* | 1* | ||||||||
Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Matra Super 530D missiles | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
Matra Super 530F missiles | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
MICA-EM missiles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
DAMOCLES targeting pod | 1 | |||||||||
1,300 l drop tanks | 1† | |||||||||
* PGM guided bombs cannot be equipped in conjunction with other guided air-to-ground ordnance † PGM 500 bombs on hardpoint 6 cannot be carried in conjunction with marked ordnance on hardpoint 5 |
Default weapon presets | |
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Usage in battles
In air-to-air combat scenarios, the Mirage 2000-5F's strengths lie in its exceptional agility and advanced avionics. Employing the Matra Magic 2 short-range infrared-guided missiles and benefiting from the Thales RDY radar, the aircraft can excel in dogfights and engage opponents in close-range encounters. Its advanced radar systems provide pilots with crucial situational awareness, granting them a significant advantage in these high-stakes aerial engagements.
When transitioning to air-to-ground missions, the Mirage 2000-5F demonstrates remarkable versatility. Armed with an array of guided weaponry such as the BGL-1000, PGM-500, PGM-2000, GBU-16, and GBU-12, the aircraft becomes a precise and lethal platform for striking ground targets with pinpoint accuracy. The integration of the DAMOCLES targeting pod significantly enhances the aircraft's ability to deliver laser-guided ordnance, including the AS-30L missile. This pod provides sophisticated targeting capabilities, allowing pilots to designate and guide laser-guided bombs and the AS-30L missile with exceptional precision. The Mirage 2000-5F truly shines when combining its air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities. This synergy is evident in scenarios where the aircraft engages in both roles within a single mission. For instance, in a close air support mission, the aircraft can effectively neutralize enemy ground threats with laser-guided bombs like the GBU-12 or GBU-16, or launch AS-30L missiles at high-value targets, while still retaining the capability to defend itself against potential aerial threats using its Matra Magic 2 missiles and advanced radar systems. This dual-purpose adaptability underscores the Mirage 2000-5F's value as a truly multirole fighter. The Mirage 2000-5F also possesses significant anti-shipping capabilities, bolstered by the use of the PGM-2000, a potent weapon in its arsenal. With its advanced guidance and armour-penetrating capability of up to 111mm, the PGM-2000 is a formidable threat against heavily armoured ships, including aircraft carriers. In War Thunder, aircraft carriers hold strategic importance as power projection platforms in Enduring Confrontation missions. The Mirage 2000-5F's ability to engage and potentially sink these carriers with precision strikes using the PGM-2000 underscores its role, disrupting enemy naval capabilities and potentially reducing the possibility of a mobile spawn point. This multirole versatility reinforces the Mirage 2000-5F's adaptability across various scenarios, making it a crucial asset in shaping battle dynamics.
In summary, the Mirage 2000-5F is a versatile and potent asset that can excel in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground strikes, and combined missions. Its use of guided weaponry, including the BGL-1000, PGM-500, PGM-2000, GBU-16, GBU-12, and AS-30L missile, coupled with the DAMOCLES targeting pod, empowers the aircraft with precise targeting and engagement capabilities. This multirole prowess, combined with its agility and advanced avionics, makes the Mirage 2000-5F a formidable platform capable of adapting to a wide range of operational requirements.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Upgraded radar (RDY radar) with excellent capabilities
- Low stall speed
- Access to 8 air-to-air missiles
- Good ground capability with access to long range AGM
- Good acceleration
- Great manoeuvrability
- DEFA 554 cannons deal heavy damage
- Powerful targeting pod (Damocles) with a 3rd gen thermal imagery and a strong magnifier
- Access to Magic 2 and MICA-EM missiles stock
Cons:
- Poor energy retention
- Magic 2 has limited range
- DEFA 554 has slow muzzle velocity (820 m/s)
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See also
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Dassault Aviation | |
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WW2* | |
Fighters | M.B.152C1 · M.B.157 |
Bombers | M.B.162 · M.B.174A-3 · M.B.175T |
Jet Aircraft | |
M.D 450 | M.D.450B Barougan · M.D.450B Ouragan |
Mystère | M.D.452 IIA · M.D.452 IIC · Mystere IVA |
Super Mystère | Super Mystere B2 |
Étendard | Etendard IVM |
Super Étendard | Super Etendard |
Alpha Jet | Alpha Jet E** |
Mirage | |
Mirage III | Mirage IIIC · Mirage IIIE · Milan |
Mirage V | Mirage 5F |
Mirage F1 | Mirage F1C · Mirage F1C-200 · Mirage F1CT |
Mirage 2000 | Mirage 2000-5F · Mirage 2000C-S4 · Mirage 2000C-S5 · Mirage 2000D-R1 |
Mirage 4000 | Mirage 4000 |
Export | |
M.D 450 | M.D.450B Ouragan |
Mystere | Mystere IVA |
Super Mystère | Sambad · Sa'ar*** |
Mirage | Shahak · ▄Mirage 5BA |
*The company was named "Société des Avions Marcel Bloch" before being renamed in 1947 | |
**Jointly manufactured with Dornier Flugzeugwerke | |
***Israeli Super Mystère refitted with new avionics and an American engine | |
See also | SABCA |
France jet aircraft | |
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Fighters | M.D.450B Ouragan · M.D.450B Barougan · M.D.452 IIA · M.D.452 IIC · Mystere IVA · Super Mystere B2 |
▄F-86K · ▄F-100D · ▄F-8E(FN) | |
Mirage IIIC · Mirage IIIE · Milan · Mirage 5F · Mirage 2000C-S4 · Mirage 2000C-S5 · Mirage 2000-5F · Mirage 4000 | |
Mirage F1C · Mirage F1C-200 · Mirage F1CT | |
Strike aircraft | ▄F-84F · F-84F IAF · ▄F-84G-26-RE |
Etendard IVM · Super Etendard · Alpha Jet E | |
Jaguar A · Jaguar E · Mirage 2000D-R1 | |
Bombers | S.O.4050 Vautour IIA · Vautour IIA IDF/AF · S.O.4050 Vautour IIB · S.O.4050 Vautour IIN · S.O.4050 Vautour IIN (late) |
Belgium | ▄Meteor F Mk.8 · ▄Mirage 5BA · ▄F-104G · ▄F-16A · ▄F-16AM |
Netherlands | ▄Sea Hawk Mk.50 · ◘Hunter F.6 |