MIR2
DASSAULT Mirage 2000 Vajra
DASSAULT Mirage 2000 Vajra
Aircraft
Name
Mirage 2000 Vajra
Manufacturer
Body
Narrow
Wing
Fixed Wing
Position
Delta wing
Tail
No tail plane
WTC
M
APC
C
Type Code
L1J
Engine
Jet
Engine Count
Single
Position
In fuselage
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
DASSAULT Mirage 2000
DASSAULT Vajra
MIR2
Multi-role nuclear and conventional strike fighter. In service since 1983. Mirage 2000 combines the benefits of the delta wing layout with fly-by-wire technology. Developed in several versions: Mirage 2000B two seat trainer, 2000N-K1/K2 nuclear strike version (first flight 3. Feb. 1983) and 2000D (export 2000N-KL) conventional strike fighter (first flight 19. Feb. 1991). Latest model 2000-9 exported to several countries as well as being used by French Air Force.
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
9.10 m
Length (metric)
14.40 m
Height (metric)
5.20 m
Powerplant
1 x 95,1 kN SNECMA M53 - P2 afterburning turbofan.
Engine Model(s)
SNECMA M53
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
n/a
Distance
n/a
MTOW
17000 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
n/a
ROC
56000 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
n/a
ROC
n/a
MACH Climb
MACH
n/a
ROC
n/a
Cruise
TAS
800 kts
MACH
2.20
Ceiling
590
Range
1800 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
n/a
ROD
n/a
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
140 kts
MCS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
140 kts
Distance
n/a
