MRF1
DASSAULT Mirage F1
DASSAULT Mirage F1
Aircraft
Name
Mirage F1
Manufacturer
Body
Narrow
Wing
Fixed Wing
Position
High wing
Tail
Regular tail, mid set
WTC
M
APC
C
Type Code
L1J
Engine
Jet
Engine Count
Single
Position
In fuselage
Landing gear
Tricycle retractable
Manufactured as
DASSAULT Mirage F1
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MRF1
Multi-role fighter. In service since 1973. Improved development of Mirage 3 with advanced technology and swept wings. Different versions for intercept, attack and reconnaissance role. Production ended in 1989.
Technical Data
Wing span (metric)
8.40 m
Length (metric)
15.00 m
Height (metric)
4.50 m
Powerplant
1 x 72.0 kN reheated SNECMA ATAR 9k-50 afterburning turbojet.
Engine Model(s)
SNECMA Atar 9
Indicative Performance Data
Take-Off
V2
140 kts
Distance
700 m
MTOW
15200 kg
Initial Climb (to 5000 ft)
IAS
170 kts
ROC
40000 ft/min
Initial Climb (to FL150)
IAS
300 kts
ROC
30000
Initial Climb (to FL240)
IAS
300 kts
ROC
20000 ft/min
MACH Climb
MACH
0.80
ROC
15000 ft/min
Cruise
TAS
525 kts
MACH
0.86
Ceiling
650
Range
1000 NM
Initial Descent (to FL240)
MACH
0.85
ROD
20000 ft/min
Descent (to FL100)
IAS
400 kts
ROD
10000 ft/min
Descent (FL100 & below)
IAS
n/a
MCS
n/a
ROD
n/a
Approach
Vapp (IAS)
145 kts
Distance
600 m
