NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft were conceived as replacements for the Mirage F.1 in 1975.
The aircraft utilized a delta wing and a better understanding of aerodynamics augmented by fly-by-wire technology to attain superb speed and maneuverability.
The Mirage 2000 bears an outward resemblance to the III series, but is in fact an entirely new aircraft. The first aircraft took to the sky in March of 1978 and was deployed by 1983.
Although deliveries of the single crew aircraft to the French Air Force ceased in 1998, Mirage 2000 aircraft continued to be delivered to French allies around the world.
The series "N" two seat aircraft has the capability of dropping nuclear ordnance.
Another two seat version, the series "D" is used as a ground attack aircraft, and can carry laser guided missiles, rockets and free fall bombs. The avionics of the Dassault Mirage 2000 series D aircraft include terrain following, all weather radar systems, enabling low altitude strikes.
The series 5, available in single and two seat versions, became operational in 1997. It is the most advanced version of the aircraft. Upgrades to the aircraft include a more powerful engine, enhanced radar systems, and the ability to utilize the latest long range air to air missiles.
The pilot of the series 5 aircraft can utilize HOTAS (Hands Off Throttle And Stick controls) and a combination HUD (Head Up Display) and head level display. These incorporate flight control information along with navigation and weapons systems. The pilot can track up to 24 targets while simultaneously engaging up to the eight which demand the highest priority.
The Dassault Mirage 2000 is capable of carrying some 13,900 lbs. of ordnance on five fuselage and four under wing hard points. In addition, the single seat aircraft carries two 30 mm cannons.
Mirage 2000 aircraft flew missions over Bosnia and Kosovo as part of UN peace keeping operations.
Although both French and Egyptian aircraft flew missions during the Gulf War, there are no reports of them seeing any action.
On October 8, 1996 two Mirage 2000 aircraft from the Greek Air Force engaged a flight of two Turkish aircraft that had reportedly violated Greek air space.
We understand that one of the Greek aircraft fired a missile at the Turkish aircraft and downed it after the Turkish aircraft failed to comply with orders to return to international air space and then engaged in aggressive maneuvering.
The other Turkish aircraft complied with the orders and was not fired upon.
A total of 611 Dassault Mirage 2000 aircraft were produced from 1978 through 2007.
fighter/bomber
one
SNECMA M53-P2
1 x 21,835 lbs.
16,535 lbs.
37,480 lbs.
2- 30 mm
13,900 lbs.
47' 1"
29' 11"
560 mph
1,450 mph
56,000 fpm
54,000 feet
1,150 miles
3/10/78
1983
Radio Control Airplane
Lahaie rc Mirage 2000.
Radio Control Airplanes:
Nitro Planes has a rc Mirage 2000 for sale. Wing span is 25" and length is 38".
Lahaie has a rc Mirage 2000 kit for sale. You can choose from two sizes. The 42" length Mini Mirage 2000 comes with a fiberglass fuselage and sheeted wings. To power it you will need a Kress RK-720 impeller.
The 63" long rc Mirage 2000 features a fiberglass fuselage with a molded rudder and wings. To power it you can use .46 to .91 ducted fan engines to turn a 5 1/2" fan.
Parkjet Plans has plans for a styrofoam Mirage 2000 rc airplane with a 20" wing span. To power it you will need a GWS EDF 55 fan unit.
Fei Bao Jet Models has a rc Mirage 2000 ARF for sale. Length is 97" and wing span is 64". Fei Bao recommends using a 27 to 36 lb. thrust turbine. All up weight is around 28 lbs.
Skymaster Jets will be happy to sell you their ARF Mirage 2000 rc. Wing span is 65" and length is 96". From 20 to 35 lb. thrust turbines are recommended. It will weigh about 30 lbs. ready to fly.
Ductedfans.com has a fiberglass fuselage rc Mirage 2000 for sale with a length of 43". Wings of the ARF are sheeted foam with a span of 28". Included is a 2800 kV motor turning a WM 400 fan unit.
Ductedfans.com also has a styrofoam rc Mirage 2000. The ARF has a wing span of 37 1/2" with a length of 53". Powering it is a 1800 kV motor driving a 92 mm fan.
Kamdax Jets has a rc Mirage 2000 constructed from foam. It has a wing span of 23" and a length of 38". Included is a Kamdax motor and EDF unit.
The next picture on this page is of Dominique Thoreau and his rc Mirage 2000 from a Aviation Design Jets kit. It is 1/9 scale with a 40" wing span and a 63" length. It has a epoxy glass fuselage and sheeted wings. Recommended power is a .91 ducted fan engine driving a 5 1/2" fan.
Exceed RC has a rc Mirage 2000 ARF foamy. Its wingspan is 22 1/2" and length is 33". Included is a motor and 64 mm fan unit.
Ricca has a rc Mirage 2000 ARF foamy with a 25" wingspan. Its length is 28" and included are a motor and ducted fan unit. Weight is around 1 lb. 1 oz.
Victor rc has a rc Mirage 2000 rc airplane with a 27 1/2" wingspan and 43" length. It needs a motor and 70 mm EDF for power."
There is a rc Mirage 2000 from Top Model. It features a fuselage made from fiberglass. Wingspan is 21" and length is 29". The 1 1/2 lb. model
comes with a motor and 56 mm fan unit.
From China, Teen Technology has a rc Mirage 2000 for sale. Its wingspan is 37 1/2" and length is 53". Construction is from foam. It comes with a B36 motor and 92 mm EDF.
Weight is about 3 1/2 lbs.
Blitz works has a rc Mirage 2000 that comes ready to fly (RTF). Its wingspan is 31" and length is 48". Included are retracts, a motor and 70 mm fan unit.
Pictured last on this page is the rc Mirage 2000 built from a Jet Hangar Hobbies kit by Mark Cunningham. The kit includes options for the scale 36" wingspan or a 45" wingspan.
Fuselage lengths can be 61", 63 1/2" or 67 1/2". The fuselage is made from fiberglass and the wings are wood sheeting over foam. You can power it with a ducted fan engine turning
a 5" fan system, or your favorite turbine.
Dassault Mirage 2000
