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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]]. | ||
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| + | A timeless classic, and an icon of delta-wing fighter design, the Mirage 2000C-S5 is the penultimate production variant of the "C" variant of the Mirage 2000. Unlike the earlier production models of the Mirage 2000C, this version comes equipped with an upgraded SNECMA M53-P2 engine, an Eclair chaff-flare dispenser to increase the number of countermeasures available, as well as an improved Thomson-CSF RDI radar that allowed the use of the much improved Matra Super 530D missile. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | {{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | ||
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| − | + | Pilots familiar with delta-wing fighter designs will be at home in the Mirage 2000. While you still bleed airspeed rapidly when pulling tight maneuvers - which you can do quite easily thanks to its large delta wing, and leading-edge slats - speed is much less of a problem thanks to its new engine which provides excellent acceleration. Its combination of decent top-speed, excellent acceleration, and its stunning nose authority ensures that anyone who finds the Mirage 2000 on their six o'clock is going to find it difficult to shake. Pilots of the Mirage 2000 will have to watch their energy at all times, ensuring they do not waste it all unwisely, leaving them in a vulnerable position. | |
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
| − | | ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | | + | | ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 750 |
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
| − | | ___ || | + | | ___ ||2,346|| __._ ||25|| __._ || 194.0 |
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! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel) | ! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||
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| − | | colspan="2" | | + | | colspan="2" | SNECMA M53-P2 ||1 |
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup> | | colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup> | ||
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! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel | ! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel | ||
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| − | | | + | | 1450 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning single-shaft turbofan |
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg | | _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | ||
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| − | '' | + | ''The '''Mirage 2000C-S5''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:'' |
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| + | * 2 x Matra Super 530D Missiles | ||
| + | * 2 x Matra Super 530F Missiles | ||
| + | * 2 x Matra R550 Magic I Missiles | ||
| + | * 2 x Matra R550 Magic II Missiles | ||
| + | * 7 x 250 kg Type 25 Bombs | ||
| + | * 72 x SNEB Type 23 Rockets | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | '' | + | The aircraft's weapons suite paired makes it a dangerous foe to any aircraft opposing it. The aircraft is a formidable foe in BVR engagements and even more so in a dogfight. This versatility offered by its great weapons and flight performance means that it can perform as a support fighter, slinging its Super 530D's from afar and at high altitudes. Thanks to its flight performance, it can also comfortably perform well as a frontline fighter, diving straight in to fire its Super 530D and excellent all-aspect IR R550 Magic 2 missiles. However, pilots of the Mirage 2000 will have to be careful of when they fire their missiles as it carries only 4 missiles in total, which is little compared to a lot of its competition. In addition, missiles such as the AIM-7F Sparrow, carried by some American fighters, possess a higher effective range than the Super 530D missile. Therefore, the Mirage 2000 pilots are advised to stay out of the range in which a longer-range missile can strike the Mirage, while being too far for the Mirage's Super 530D to strike back. |
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| + | The worst-case scenario for a Mirage 2000 pilot would be to be caught in a low-altitude sustained turn (or rate fight) with an adversary such as the F-14 Tomcat, or the Mig-23 MLD, which will create a host of problems for the Mirage 2000 that bleeds its airspeed quickly. The Mirage-2000 pilot will almost always prefer to dogfight at higher altitudes, '''avoiding''' sustained turns with enemies, and compensating for the rapid loss in energy by maneuvering by converting altitude into airspeed that can be vital to victory as the Mirage maneuvers into a position to secure victory. | ||
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| + | When it comes to dogfighting, the Mirage's flight performance enables a skilled pilot to be a formidable adversary to any of its opponents, even to those such as the F-14A Early, and the Mig-23 MLD. The Mirage's game plan should almost always be to get in, and out as quickly as possible. Taking advantage of the high AoA capability of the Mirage, and utilizing as much airspeed and altitude as is necessary, to engage and defeat the target as quickly as possible to give any prospecting enemies minimal time to find and defeat the Mirage while it is slow and vulnerable being occupied in a dogfight. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * Has access to Magic | + | * Has access to excellent Matra R550 Magic II and Matra Super 530D missiles |
* Very good acceleration | * Very good acceleration | ||
| − | * | + | * Great maneuverability |
| − | * Powerful pulse | + | * Powerful pulse-doppler radar |
* DEFA cannons deal heavy damage | * DEFA cannons deal heavy damage | ||
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* Poor energy retention | * Poor energy retention | ||
| + | * Low ammo count for the DEFA cannons | ||
| + | * Carries a maximum of only 4 missiles | ||
| + | * Low top speed, the Mirage III and Milan are able to reach higher speeds than the Mirage 2000 due to it ripping its wings | ||
| + | * Very limited options for ground attack ordnance | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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* [[wt:en/news/7856-development-mirage-2000c-s5-the-new-improved-classic-en|[Devblog] Mirage 2000C-S5: The New & Improved Classic]] | * [[wt:en/news/7856-development-mirage-2000c-s5-the-new-improved-classic-en|[Devblog] Mirage 2000C-S5: The New & Improved Classic]] | ||
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Wikipedia | Wikipedia | ||
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* [[wikipedia:Dassault_Mirage_2000|[Wikipedia]Dassault Mirage 2000]] | * [[wikipedia:Dassault_Mirage_2000|[Wikipedia]Dassault Mirage 2000]] | ||
{{AirManufacturer Dassault}} | {{AirManufacturer Dassault}} | ||
{{France jet aircraft}} | {{France jet aircraft}} | ||
Revision as of 03:06, 18 September 2022
Contents
Description
The Mirage 2000C-S5 is a rank VIII French jet fighter with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB) and 12.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Drone Age".
A timeless classic, and an icon of delta-wing fighter design, the Mirage 2000C-S5 is the penultimate production variant of the "C" variant of the Mirage 2000. Unlike the earlier production models of the Mirage 2000C, this version comes equipped with an upgraded SNECMA M53-P2 engine, an Eclair chaff-flare dispenser to increase the number of countermeasures available, as well as an improved Thomson-CSF RDI radar that allowed the use of the much improved Matra Super 530D missile.
General info
Flight performance
Pilots familiar with delta-wing fighter designs will be at home in the Mirage 2000. While you still bleed airspeed rapidly when pulling tight maneuvers - which you can do quite easily thanks to its large delta wing, and leading-edge slats - speed is much less of a problem thanks to its new engine which provides excellent acceleration. Its combination of decent top-speed, excellent acceleration, and its stunning nose authority ensures that anyone who finds the Mirage 2000 on their six o'clock is going to find it difficult to shake. Pilots of the Mirage 2000 will have to watch their energy at all times, ensuring they do not waste it all unwisely, leaving them in a vulnerable position.
| Characteristics | Max speed (km/h at _,___ m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | ___ | ___ | 16000 | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | 750 |
| Upgraded | ___ | 2,346 | __._ | 25 | __._ | 194.0 | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 0 | 426 | ___ | ___ | ___ | ~__ | ~__ |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < ___ | < ___ | < ___ | N/A |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | |||
| SNECMA M53-P2 | 1 | _,___ kg | ___ kg/m2 | |||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Gross Weight | ||||
| Weight (each) | Type | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | ||
| 1450 kg | Afterburning single-shaft turbofan | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | _,___ kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP) | |||||
| Condition | 100% | ___%/WEP | _m fuel | __m fuel | __m fuel | MGW |
| Stationary | ___ kgf | ___ kgf | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
| Optimal | ___ kgf (_ km/h) |
___ kgf (_ km/h) |
_.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.
Modifications and economy
| Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The Mirage 2000C-S5 is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons, belly-mounted (135 rpg = 270 total)
- 2 x 30 mm DEFA 554 cannons + 90 x countermeasures
Suspended armament
The Mirage 2000C-S5 can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
- 2 x Matra Super 530D Missiles
- 2 x Matra Super 530F Missiles
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic I Missiles
- 2 x Matra R550 Magic II Missiles
- 7 x 250 kg Type 25 Bombs
- 72 x SNEB Type 23 Rockets
Usage in battles
The aircraft's weapons suite paired makes it a dangerous foe to any aircraft opposing it. The aircraft is a formidable foe in BVR engagements and even more so in a dogfight. This versatility offered by its great weapons and flight performance means that it can perform as a support fighter, slinging its Super 530D's from afar and at high altitudes. Thanks to its flight performance, it can also comfortably perform well as a frontline fighter, diving straight in to fire its Super 530D and excellent all-aspect IR R550 Magic 2 missiles. However, pilots of the Mirage 2000 will have to be careful of when they fire their missiles as it carries only 4 missiles in total, which is little compared to a lot of its competition. In addition, missiles such as the AIM-7F Sparrow, carried by some American fighters, possess a higher effective range than the Super 530D missile. Therefore, the Mirage 2000 pilots are advised to stay out of the range in which a longer-range missile can strike the Mirage, while being too far for the Mirage's Super 530D to strike back.
The worst-case scenario for a Mirage 2000 pilot would be to be caught in a low-altitude sustained turn (or rate fight) with an adversary such as the F-14 Tomcat, or the Mig-23 MLD, which will create a host of problems for the Mirage 2000 that bleeds its airspeed quickly. The Mirage-2000 pilot will almost always prefer to dogfight at higher altitudes, avoiding sustained turns with enemies, and compensating for the rapid loss in energy by maneuvering by converting altitude into airspeed that can be vital to victory as the Mirage maneuvers into a position to secure victory.
When it comes to dogfighting, the Mirage's flight performance enables a skilled pilot to be a formidable adversary to any of its opponents, even to those such as the F-14A Early, and the Mig-23 MLD. The Mirage's game plan should almost always be to get in, and out as quickly as possible. Taking advantage of the high AoA capability of the Mirage, and utilizing as much airspeed and altitude as is necessary, to engage and defeat the target as quickly as possible to give any prospecting enemies minimal time to find and defeat the Mirage while it is slow and vulnerable being occupied in a dogfight.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Has access to excellent Matra R550 Magic II and Matra Super 530D missiles
- Very good acceleration
- Great maneuverability
- Powerful pulse-doppler radar
- DEFA cannons deal heavy damage
Cons:
- Poor energy retention
- Low ammo count for the DEFA cannons
- Carries a maximum of only 4 missiles
- Low top speed, the Mirage III and Milan are able to reach higher speeds than the Mirage 2000 due to it ripping its wings
- Very limited options for ground attack ordnance
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Wikipedia
| Dassault Aviation | |
|---|---|
| WW2* | |
| Fighters | M.B.152C1 · M.B.157 |
| Bombers | M.B.162 · M.B.174A-3 · M.B.175T |
| Jet Aircraft | |
| M.D 450 | M.D.450B Barougan · M.D.450B Ouragan |
| Mystère | M.D.452 IIA · M.D.452 IIC · Mystere IVA |
| Super Mystère | Super Mystere B2 |
| Étendard | Etendard IVM |
| Super Étendard | Super Etendard |
| Alpha Jet | Alpha Jet E** |
| Mirage | |
| Mirage III | Mirage IIIC · Mirage IIIE · Milan |
| Mirage V | Mirage 5F |
| Mirage F1 | Mirage F1C · Mirage F1C-200 · Mirage F1CT |
| Mirage 2000 | Mirage 2000-5F · Mirage 2000C-S4 · Mirage 2000C-S5 · Mirage 2000D-R1 · Mirage 2000D-RMV |
| Mirage 4000 | Mirage 4000 |
| Export | |
| M.D 450 | M.D.450B Ouragan |
| Mystere | Mystere IVA |
| Super Mystère | Sambad · Sa'ar*** |
| Mirage | Shahak · ▄Mirage 5BA · ␗Mirage 2000-5Ei |
| *The company was named "Société des Avions Marcel Bloch" before being renamed in 1947 | |
| **Jointly manufactured with Dornier Flugzeugwerke | |
| ***Israeli Super Mystère refitted with new avionics and an American engine | |
| See also | SABCA |
| France jet aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | M.D.450B Ouragan · M.D.450B Barougan · M.D.452 IIA · M.D.452 IIC · Mystere IVA · Super Mystere B2 |
| ▄F-86K · ▄F-100D · ▄F-8E(FN) | |
| Mirage IIIC · Mirage IIIE · Milan · Mirage 5F · Mirage 2000C-S4 · Mirage 2000C-S5 · Mirage 2000-5F · Mirage 4000 | |
| Mirage F1C · Mirage F1C-200 · Mirage F1CT | |
| Strike aircraft | ▄F-84F · F-84F IAF · ▄F-84G-26-RE |
| Etendard IVM · Super Etendard · Alpha Jet E | |
| Jaguar A · Jaguar E · Mirage 2000D-R1 · Mirage 2000D-RMV | |
| Bombers | S.O.4050 Vautour IIA · Vautour IIA IDF/AF · S.O.4050 Vautour IIB · S.O.4050 Vautour IIN · S.O.4050 Vautour IIN (late) |
| Belgium | ▄Meteor F Mk.8 · ▄Mirage 5BA · ▄F-104G · ▄F-16A · ▄F-16AM |
| Netherlands | ◘Sea Hawk Mk.50 · ◘Hunter F.6 |
