Ukraine receives first Mirage jets from France

Ukraine welcomes the first Mirage 2000 fighter jets promised by France, giving the country its second type of Western aircraft in addition to the F-16 jets handed over by other allies last year

Max. speed:
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Max. altitude:
Empty weight:
Max. take-off weight

Mach 2.2 (2,336km/h)
3,335km (ferry range)
17,060m
7,500kg
17,000kg

DASSAULT MIRAGE 2000-5
Most modern version of multi-role fighter jet, which first entered service in 1970s

Powerplant: One SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan engine.
Total thrust: 9.7 tonnes

Thales RDY radar:
Capable of engaging multiple targets at range of 130kmTwo internally mounted high-firing-rate 30mm guns

Crew: 1

Armament: Nine weapon hard points – five on fuselage and two on each wing. 
Mirage 2000-5 is compatible with MICA air-to-air missile and SCALP cruise missiles, both already supplied by France to Ukraine

Sources: Reuters, Dassault, Army Recognition, Jane’s
Picture: Getty Images
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