Powered by a single SNECMA Atar 9K-50 turbojet engine, which provided about 7 tonnes-force (69 kN; 15,000 lbf) of thrust, and armed with an array of French and American-sourced armaments, the Mirage F1 has been operated as a light multipurpose fighter and has been exported to around a dozen nations.

The Mitsubishi F-1 is a Japanese swept-wing, single-seat, twin-engine supersonic strike aircraft that was in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) from 1978 to 2006. It was Japan 's first domestically designed and built supersonic combat aircraft, jointly developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Equipped with an interim Snecma Atar 9 K 31 jet engine, the Mirage F1 01 made its first flight on December 23, 1966 at Melun-Villaroche piloted by René Bigand. On January 7, 1967, he reached Mach 2 on the 4th flight.

Apr 17, 2024 · Unlike its predecessors with delta wings, the Mirage F1 featured swept wings and conventional tail surfaces, enhancing its maneuverability and reducing runway length requirements.

Fighter aircraft are military aircraft primarily designed for air-to-air combat. This list does not aim to include attack aircraft primarily intended for different roles, where they have some secondary air-to-air capability.

Oct 19, 2023 · The Dassault Mirage F1 is a lightweight all-weather interceptor that can fly at low altitudes and operate on short landing strips. With its specialized swept wing design, the Mirage F1 offers a 40% greater combat range and a 50% reduction in runway length compared to …

Dec 1, 2024 · The Dassault Mirage F1 was one of the more capable fighter jets of its day. It was developed as a successor to the Mirage III family of fighter jets. It first flew in 1966 and entered service with the French Air Force in 1973.

The Dassault Mirage F1 is a military aircraft designed and built by French Dassault as successor of the fighter Mirage III. This fighter differs from the other family aircraft "Mirage" in the shape of its wing on the arrow instead of a delta wing.

4 days ago · Ukraine’s air force got a boost in its fight against Russia on Thursday with the arrival of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from France, along with F-16s from the Netherlands. French Defense Minister ...

6 days ago · Ukraine said on Thursday it had received a first batch of French Mirage 2000 fighter jets as well as U.S.-made F-16 fighters from the Netherlands as European allies seek to strengthen Kyiv's hand ...