BRAND and MODEL
GAMD-DASSAULT MIRAGE III
TYPE
(IIIO [F]) Single-seat all-weather interceptor;
(IIIO [A]) Single-seat fighter and close-support aircraft;
(IIID) Two-seat fighter trainer
ORIGIN
France
ENGINE
One 9,436 lbst (13,624 lbst with afterburning) SNECMA Atar 09C turbojet
SPECIFICATIONS
(IIIO [F])
Wingspan: 8.22 m (26 ft 11½ in)
Length: 14.08 m (46 ft 2⅓ in)
Height: 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)
Wing area: 34 m² (365.97 sq ft)
Max speed at 12,192 m (40,000 ft): 2,231 km/h (1,386 mph)
Max stabilised speed: 1,912 km/h (1,188 mph)
Cruising speed at 10,973 m (36,000 ft): 956 km/h (594 mph)
Tactical radius on internal fuel: 290 km (180 miles)
Empty weight: 6,526 kg (14,375 lb)
Normal loaded weight: 9,600 kg (21,165 lb)
Max loaded weight: 13,500 kg (29,760 lb)
PHOTO
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