Mirage III
Notes: The
Mirage IIIE was the last version of the Mirage III fighter-bomber, used by many
countries worldwide, including Argentina, Brazil, Pakistan, South Africa,
Switzerland, Brazil, and Pakistan.
It has excellent high-speed characteristics, but its delta design limits
maneuverability at low speeds.
Radar homing missiles may only be carried on the center hardpoint.
The Mirage IIIA
was built largely as a test aircraft, but low-scale production was undertaken.
The Mirage IIIB was a trainer version of the IIIA.
The Mirage IIIC was mostly similar externally to the IIIA, but was over a
half a meter longer and stuffed with additional electronics and a different
engine. The Israeli Mirage IIICJ
has a more powerful Atar 9C engine, made from stolen plans.
The South African Mirage IIICZ has the engine of the Mirage V and some
additional electronics. The Mirage IIIE has a more powerful engine, upgraded
electronics, and leading edge slats that allow better handling; it is, however,
much heavier than other Mirages.
Twilight 2000
Notes: France and Israel kept some in reserve and trotted them out during the
Twilight War, mostly late Mirage IIICs and Mirage IIIEs.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Mirage IIIA |
$24,538,010 |
AvG |
4 tons |
10.2 tons |
1 |
18 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Mirage IIIC (Early) |
$24,560,980 |
AvG |
4 tons |
11.7 tons |
1 |
18 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Mirage IIIC (Late) |
$26,049,520 |
AvG |
4 tons |
11.7 tons |
1 |
18 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Mirage IIICJ |
$26,066,320 |
AvG |
4 tons |
11.7 tons |
1 |
18 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Mirage IIICZ |
$28,707,160 |
AvG |
4 tons |
11.7 tons |
1 |
18 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Mirage IIIE |
$31,913,280 |
AvG |
4 tons |
13.5 tons |
1 |
20 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Mirage IIIA |
2450 |
613 (160) |
NA 153
6/3 60/30 |
3340 |
1721 |
20740 |
Mirage IIIC |
5390 |
1348 (160) |
NA 337
6/3 60/30 |
3340 |
1770 |
18000 |
Mirage IIICJ/CZ |
5496 |
1374 (160) |
NA 344
6/3 60/30 |
3340 |
1806 |
18000 |
Mirage IIIE |
5390 |
1348 (150) |
NA 337
7/4 70/40 |
3340 |
3000 |
17000 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Mirage IIIA/C (Early) |
All-Weather Flight, Radar Warning Receiver |
700/800m Hardened Runway |
+2 |
2x30mm DEFA Autocannons, 3 Hardpoints |
250x30mm |
Mirage IIIC (Late)/CJ |
All-Weather Flight, Radar Warning Receiver |
700/800m Hardened Runway |
+2 |
2x30mm DEFA Autocannons, 5 Hardpoints |
250x30mm |
Mirage IIICZ |
All-Weather Flight, Radar Warning Receiver, HUD |
700/800m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2x30mm DEFA Autocannons, 5 Hardpoints |
250x30mm |
Mirage IIIE |
All-Weather Flight, Radar Warning Receiver, HUD Interface |
700/800m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2x30mm DEFA Autocannons, 5 Hardpoints |
250x30mm |
Mirage 2000
Notes: This
fighter-bomber is the replacement for the Mirage III and Mirage 5 in French
service and was also in the service of Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Greece, India, Peru,
Qatar, and Taiwan. The Mirage 2000 differs from the earlier Mirages by having
two more powerful engines, better avionics, and a higher weapon load, along with
air-to-air/air-to-ground capability comparable to the US F/A-18 in its
flexibility.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$49,578,280 |
AvG |
6.3 tons |
17 tons |
1 |
26 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
4890 |
1222 (120) |
NA 306
9/5 90/50 |
3950 |
4740 |
20000 |
FF6 CF6
RF6 W5
T6 |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
All-Weather Flight, Radar Warning Receiver, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, ECM
2, Auto Track, IR Uncage, Look-Down Radar, Track While Scan |
700/800m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2x30mm DEFA Autocannons, 9 Hardpoints |
250x30mm |
Mirage F-1
Notes: The
Mirage F-1 is a French-built fighter-bomber used by 11 countries, including
Ecuador, France, Greece, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, South Africa, and
Spain. Unlike the normal
delta-winged Mirage, the F-1 has a normal wing and tail, allowing greater
control at low altitudes and speeds.
Three of its seven hardpoints may mount drop tanks (two wing and one
underfuselage), and its two wingtip hardpoints may mount only air-to-air or
antiradiation missiles. The
aircraft has an ejection seat and a refueling probe.
The first
version was the F1C; it is a multirole combat aircraft capable of interception,
ground attack, armed reconnaissance, or fighter roles.
The F-1B is a two-seat variant of this aircraft.
The F-1CT is an F-1C with upgraded avionics and air-to-air systems; its
role is air superiority. The F-1E
is a dedicated strike aircraft with avionics more oriented to this role.
The F-1D is a trainer version of the F-1E.
The South African F-1A is an attack variant without radar.
The F-1S is an upgraded F-1C for the Spanish Air Force.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Mirage F1C |
$53,440,030 |
AvG |
4 tons |
16.2 tons |
1 |
24 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
Mirage F1CT |
$57,448,030 |
AvG |
4 tons |
16.2 tons |
1 |
26 |
Radar |
Enclosed |
F-1E |
$57,400,690 |
AvG |
4 tons |
16.3 tons |
1 |
24 |
Radar, FLIR |
Enclosed |
F-1A |
$23,856,710 |
AvG |
5 tons |
15.2 tons |
1 |
24 |
FLIR |
Enclosed |
F-1S |
$58,166,410 |
AvG |
4.5 tons |
15.3 tons |
1 |
25 |
Radar, FLIR |
Enclosed |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Armor |
(All) |
4670 |
1168 (120) |
NA 292
8/4 80/40 |
4100 |
3842 |
20000 |
FF6 CF6
RF6 W6
T5 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
F1C |
All-Weather Flight, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Radar Warning Receiver,
Look-Down Radar, IR Uncage |
670/600m Hardened Runway |
+2 |
2x30mm DEFA, 7 Hardpoints |
270x30mm |
F1CT |
All-Weather Flight, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Radar Warning Receiver,
Look-Down Radar, IR Uncage, HUD Interface, Auto Track |
670/600m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2x30mm DEFA, 7 Hardpoints |
270x30mm |
F1E |
All-Weather Flight, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Radar Warning Receiver,
Look-Down Radar, IR Uncage, HUD Interface, ECM 1 |
670/600m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2x30mm DEFA, 7 Hardpoints |
270x30mm |
F1A |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Radar Warning Receiver, IR Uncage, HUD
Interface, ECM 1 |
670/600m Hardened Runway |
+3 |
2x30mm DEFA, 7 Hardpoints |
270x30mm |
F1S |
All-Weather Flight, Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Radar Warning Receiver,
Look-Down Radar, IR Uncage, HUD Interface, Auto Track, ECM, Track While
Scan |
670/600m Hardened Runway |
+4 |
2x30mm DEFA, 7 Hardpoints |
270x30mm |
Rafale
Notes: This
French multi-role aircraft was slated to replace the Jaguar and Mirage 2000 in
most roles, but its introduction has been rather slow, and costs have escalated
well beyond those expected. It is
an advanced aircraft that is just as good as a fighter as an attack aircraft,
and is in a class with the US F/A-18 in that regard.
It is, however a more advanced aircraft, with an excellent avionics suite
and the capability to carry just about any sort of weapon.
Of the 14 hardpoints, the two on the wingtips may only be used for
air-to-air missiles or ECM/IRCM pods.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The Rafale was introduced shortly before the Twilight War, and few
actually saw service during that conflict.
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
$79,541,720 |
AvG |
8 tons |
19.5 tons |
1 |
32 |
Radar, FLIR |
Shielded |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
7350* |
1065 (80) |
NA 266
10/6 100/60 |
5325 |
8890 |
19810 |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
All-Weather Flight, Radar Warning Receiver, Flare/Chaff Dispenser, HUD
Interface, IR Uncage, Look-Down Radar, Auto Track, Track While Scan,
Terrain-Following Radar, Helmet-Sight Interface, Multitarget (3), GPS |
550/400m Hardened Runway |
+4 |
30mm DEFA Autocannon, 14 Hardpoints |
125x30mm |
*The Rafale is Suprcruise capable.