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| − | The most effective way of using the Mirage F1C in Air Realistic battles is to play a support role. Try to stay behind your team and target slow and distracted enemies. Considering the poor top speed and manoeuvrability of the Mirage F1C, it doesn't stand much chance in duels against most enemies, even against uptiered fighters. | + | The most effective way of using the Mirage F1C in Air Realistic battles is to play a support role. Try to stay behind your team and target slow and distracted enemies using the powerful air-to-air missiles. Considering the poor top speed and manoeuvrability of the Mirage F1C, it doesn't stand much chance in duels against most enemies, even against uptiered fighters. |
| − | + | The F1C also makes a surprisingly good strike aircraft due to its ability to carry larger bombs compared to its ground-striking peers such as the Mirage 5F or even the Jaguar. | |
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* Availability of Matra Super 530F and R550 Magic 2 air-to-air missiles | * Availability of Matra Super 530F and R550 Magic 2 air-to-air missiles | ||
| − | * The Cyrano-IV allows low altitude Pulse-Doppler (MTI) and ACM, an upgrade from the previous | + | * The Cyrano-IV allows low altitude Pulse-Doppler (MTI) and ACM, an upgrade from the previous Mirages (IIIE & IIIC) |
* 120 countermeasures | * 120 countermeasures | ||
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| − | * Very slow acceleration with | + | * Very slow acceleration with ordnance |
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* The Matra Super 530F missiles are very heavy and strongly impact flight performance | * The Matra Super 530F missiles are very heavy and strongly impact flight performance | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 10:21, 12 June 2022
Contents
Description
The Mirage F1C is a rank VII French jet fighter with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB) and 11.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update "Wind of Change".
General info
Flight performance
Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Drogue parachute
Reduces braking distance when landing on any runway
Max speed
at 12 000 m2 228 km/h
Turn time27 s
Max altitude16 000 m
EngineSNECMA Atar 9K-50
Type
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight15 t
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 12,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 2,149 | 2,106 | 16000 | 28.6 | 29.1 | 129.5 | 123.5 | 750 |
| Upgraded | 2,228 | 2,228 | 26.0 | 27.0 | 183.2 | 155.0 | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 1,351 | 444 | 555 | 549 | 416 | ~__ | ~__ |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < ___ | < ___ | < ___ | N/A |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||||
| SNECMA Atar 9K-50 | 1 | 8,161 kg | ___ kg/m2 | ||||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | |||||
| Weight (each) | Type | 13m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 43m fuel | ||
| 1,590 kg | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet | 9,168 kg | 9,702 kg | 10,472 kg | 11,516 kg | _,___ kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP) | ||||||
| Condition | 100% | WEP | 13m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 43m fuel | MTOW |
| Stationary | 4,876 kgf | 6,750 kgf | 0.74 | 0.70 | 0.65 | 0.59 | _.__ |
| Optimal | 5,900 kgf (1,200 - 1,351 km/h) |
9,110 kgf (1,351 km/h) |
0.99 | 0.94 | 0.87 | 0.79 | _.__ |
Survivability and armour
Flares/Chaff
Aircraft countermeasures to distract IR and radar-guided missiles and also AA radar
Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear444 km/h
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
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB2 992 → 4 066 
RB8 800 → 11 959
SB9 005 → 12 237
Total cost of modifications292 000 
449 000
Talisman cost3 000 
Crew training270 000
Experts950 000
Aces3 200
Research Aces1 210 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 320 / 600 %
244 / 244 / 244 %
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Armaments
| Ballistic Computer | |||
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| CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) | CCRP (Bombs) |
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Offensive armament
The Mirage F1C is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 2 x 30 mm DEFA 553 cannons, belly-mounted (135 rpg = 270 total)
- 2 x 30 mm DEFA 553 cannons + 120 x countermeasures
Suspended armament
The Mirage F1C can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 72 x SNEB type 23 rockets
- 144 x SNEB type 23 rockets
- 2 x 30 mm DEFA 553 cannons (180 rpg = 360 total)
- 5 x 250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs (1,250 kg total)
- 5 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (2,000 kg total)
- 3 x 1,000 kg SAMP Mk 84 bombs (3,000 kg total)
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles
- 2 x Matra R530E missiles + 1 x Matra R530 missile
- 2 x Matra Super 530F missiles
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles + 2 x Matra Super 530F missiles + 1 x Matra R530 missile
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles + 1 x Matra R530E missile + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 553 cannons
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles + 2 x Matra Super 530F missiles
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles + 5 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (2,000 kg total)
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles + 144 x SNEB type 23 rockets
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles + 72 x SNEB type 23 rockets + 1 x 1,000 kg SAMP Mk 84 bomb (1,000 kg total)
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles + 36 x SNEB type 23 rockets + 1 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bomb + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 553 cannons (400 kg total)
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles + 2 x Matra Super 530F missiles + 1 x Matra R530 missile
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles + 1 x Matra R530E missile + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 553 cannons
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles + 2 x Matra Super 530F missiles
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles + 5 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs (2,000 kg total)
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles + 144 x SNEB type 23 rockets
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles + 72 x SNEB type 23 rockets + 1 x 1,000 kg SAMP Mk 84 bomb (1,000 kg total)
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles + 36 x SNEB type 23 rockets + 1 x 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bomb + 2 x 30 mm DEFA 553 cannons (400 kg total)
Custom loadout options
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matra R550 Magic 1 missiles | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Matra R550 Magic 2 missiles | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| SNEB type 23 rockets | 18, 36 | 18, 36 | 18, 36 | 18, 36 | ||||
| 250 kg SAMP Type 25 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 250 kg SAMP Mk 82 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 400 kg SAMP Type 21 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 500 kg SAMP Mk 83 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
| 30 mm DEFA 553 cannons (180 rpg) | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Matra Super 530F missiles | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 1,000 kg SAMP Mk 84 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Matra R530E missiles | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Matra R530 missiles | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 500 kg | ||||||||
Usage in battles
The most effective way of using the Mirage F1C in Air Realistic battles is to play a support role. Try to stay behind your team and target slow and distracted enemies using the powerful air-to-air missiles. Considering the poor top speed and manoeuvrability of the Mirage F1C, it doesn't stand much chance in duels against most enemies, even against uptiered fighters.
The F1C also makes a surprisingly good strike aircraft due to its ability to carry larger bombs compared to its ground-striking peers such as the Mirage 5F or even the Jaguar.
Enemies worth noting:
Every fighter at the BR is a threat for the Mirage F1C because of its slow acceleration and bad elevator and rudder response. Any opposing fighter will outmanoeuvre you.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Availability of Matra Super 530F and R550 Magic 2 air-to-air missiles
- The Cyrano-IV allows low altitude Pulse-Doppler (MTI) and ACM, an upgrade from the previous Mirages (IIIE & IIIC)
- 120 countermeasures
- Decent acceleration at higher speeds
Cons:
- Very slow acceleration with ordnance
- Poor manoeuvrability at low and high speeds with only "workable" agility at mid speeds
- Low wing-rip speed compared to other aircraft at the rank
- The Matra Super 530F missiles are very heavy and strongly impact flight performance
- 30 mm DEFA cannons are difficult to use, particularly against high-speed targets
History
Devblog
In the early 1960s, Dassault Aviation was conducting intense design studies on the basis of the Mirage, resulting in a number of different variations of the aircraft emerging. Among them, a smaller swept wing design of the Mirage outfitted with the latest and more powerful SNECMA Atar 9K-50 turbojet engine garnered the interest of Dassault engineers as a possible future replacement to the existing Mirage III and Mirage 5 fighters.
Confident in the design, Dassault began conducting further design work under the official name Mirage F1 as part of a private venture. In late 1966, the first prototype conducted its maiden flight and the initial test results proved to be rather positive. In late 1966, the French Air Force also expressed interest in the aircraft and officially adopted the development programme. Subsequently, the Air Force ordered a small batch of pre-production aircraft to be built in April 1967. After Dassault persuaded the Air Force to accept the Mirage F1 into service in order to make the aircraft also marketable to foreign operators, the first production order for the aircraft was issued in 1969.
Entering official service with the French Air Force in March 1974, the Mirage F1 took part in their first combat operations a decade later flying sorties against insurgent forces in Chad. Mirage F1s also took part in French operations during the Gulf War in 1990. In the late 2000s, French Mirage F1s also supported international forces during operations in Afghanistan.
Apart from France, several other nations such as Greece, Spain, South Africa, Qatar, Iraq, Morocco, and many others, operated variants of the Mirage F1.
Media
- Skins
- Images
- Videos
The Shooting Range #297 - Metal Beasts section at 00:28 discusses the Mirage F1C.
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
| Dassault Aviation | |
|---|---|
| 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 2000D-RMV |
| Mirage 4000 | Mirage 4000 |
| Export | |
| M.D 450 | M.D.450B Ouragan |
| Mystere | Mystere IVA |
| Super Mystère | Sambad · Sa'ar*** |
| Mirage | Shahak · ▄Mirage 5BA · ␗Mirage 2000-5Ei |
| *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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 · Mirage 2000D-RMV | |
| 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 |
