The Mirage 2000 is a highly capable and technologically advanced multirole combat aircraft developed and manufactured by Dassault Aviation of France. First introduced in the late 1970s, the Mirage 2000 has become one of the most successful and widely-operated fighter jets in service worldwide.
Powered by a single SNECMA M53 afterburning turbofan engine, the Mirage 2000 is capable of reaching supersonic speeds of Mach 2.2. Its lightweight and highly maneuverable airframe, combined with a sophisticated suite of avionics and weapons systems, make it an extremely versatile platform able to perform a wide range of missions including air superiority, ground attack, reconnaissance, and nuclear strike.
Key features of the Mirage 2000 include a modern fly-by-wire flight control system, a state-of-the-art multimode radar, and the ability to carry a diverse array of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance. Over 600 Mirage 2000s have been produced and operated by air forces in countries such as France, India, Greece, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, among others.
Renowned for its exceptional performance, reliability, and flexibility, the Mirage 2000 has proven itself to be one of the most capable and influential fighter jets of its generation. Its legacy has had a lasting impact on the evolution of modern combat aviation.