Mirage V biplace, M5BD
MIRAGE V two-seater, M5BD The Mirage V, derived from the Mirage III, first appeared in 1967, and was designed as an attack aircraft. It quickly developed into a multi-role aircraft, with variants capable of reconnaissance, attack and interception missions. Some 530 examples of Mirage V variants were built, and put in service by 11 different countries. To meet demand, the engineers at Dassault began with the Mirage IIIC, taking out the Cyrano radar system and replacing it with a simple and much smaller Aïda radar. The nose became more slender, and it received other electrical equipment that freed up space in the fuselage, behind the cockpit, for a new fuel tank. The Mirage V could carry 32% more fuel than the Mirage III. Finally the reactor Atar 9C from the Mirage IIIE was installed, and load points added, with the same maximum warload of 4,000 kg. The Mirage V was produced as a two-seater training version, a reconnaissance version (which had the nose of the Mirage IIIR), and an attack/interception version. Some of these were equipped with Cyrano and navigation radars, making them equivalent to a Mirage III E. In February 1968, Belgium chose the Mirage V to replace the F-84F Thundestreak and RF-84F Thunderflash. An official agreement was signed in 1969 for 106 aircraft, including 27 reconnaissance (code BR), and 16 two-seater training versions (code BD). Four squadrons were equipped with the aircraft from 1970. The Belgian Mirage V has the special feature of an arresting hook. This aircraft, used mainly for low-altitude reconnaissance missions was put into service on 20 January 1971, and made its first operational flight on 11 March 1971. It has recorded 3,846 hours of flight and 3,930 landings. It had a general inspection review in 1985 and has the potential for another 1,154 hours of flying. It flew in the Force Aérienne Belge de Florennes, and bears the inscription S/N 209. Its distinction in service was established during the Six Day War in 1967, the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and other military engagements. This is the most successful French combat aircraft. The technical capabilities of this aircraft enabled it to fight contemporary Russian and American planes, and it was a source of fascination to the youth of the 1960s. From 1959, the comic Journal was the first to publish the adventures of Tanguy & Laverdure, and later Chevaliers du Ciel. The faithful reproductions of the aircraft and the exciting tales reflecting military tensions at that time increased the public's awareness of the Mirage. Contains a small quantity of EPR in its wings joints. This aircraft can only be sold for static display purposes. Delivery included within France. Technical specifications: First in service 20 January 1971 Registered BD 09 N/S 209 Wingspan : 8,22 m Length : 15,56 m Height : 4,50 m Engine : 1 SNECMA ATAR with afterburner Weight : 6.144 Kg Ceiling : 18.000 m Maximum speed : Mach 2.3 Rate of climb 5000 m/mn Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation Production : 16 examples Sold disarmed, static position
MIRAGE V two-seater, M5BD The Mirage V, derived from the Mirage III, first appeared in 1967, and was designed as an attack aircraft. It quickly developed into a multi-role aircraft, with variants capable of reconnaissance, attack and interception missions. Some 530 examples of Mirage V variants were built, and put in service by 11 different countries. To meet demand, the engineers at Dassault began with the Mirage IIIC, taking out the Cyrano radar system and replacing it with a simple and much smaller Aïda radar. The nose became more slender, and it received other electrical equipment that freed up space in the fuselage, behind the cockpit, for a new fuel tank. The Mirage V could carry 32% more fuel than the Mirage III. Finally the reactor Atar 9C from the Mirage IIIE was installed, and load points added, with the same maximum warload of 4,000 kg. The Mirage V was produced as a two-seater training version, a reconnaissance version (which had the nose of the Mirage IIIR), and an attack/interception version. Some of these were equipped with Cyrano and navigation radars, making them equivalent to a Mirage III E. In February 1968, Belgium chose the Mirage V to replace the F-84F Thundestreak and RF-84F Thunderflash. An official agreement was signed in 1969 for 106 aircraft, including 27 reconnaissance (code BR), and 16 two-seater training versions (code BD). Four squadrons were equipped with the aircraft from 1970. The Belgian Mirage V has the special feature of an arresting hook. This aircraft, used mainly for low-altitude reconnaissance missions was put into service on 20 January 1971, and made its first operational flight on 11 March 1971. It has recorded 3,846 hours of flight and 3,930 landings. It had a general inspection review in 1985 and has the potential for another 1,154 hours of flying. It flew in the Force Aérienne Belge de Florennes, and bears the inscription S/N 209. Its distinction in service was established during the Six Day War in 1967, the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and other military engagements. This is the most successful French combat aircraft. The technical capabilities of this aircraft enabled it to fight contemporary Russian and American planes, and it was a source of fascination to the youth of the 1960s. From 1959, the comic Journal was the first to publish the adventures of Tanguy & Laverdure, and later Chevaliers du Ciel. The faithful reproductions of the aircraft and the exciting tales reflecting military tensions at that time increased the public's awareness of the Mirage. Contains a small quantity of EPR in its wings joints. This aircraft can only be sold for static display purposes. Delivery included within France. Technical specifications: First in service 20 January 1971 Registered BD 09 N/S 209 Wingspan : 8,22 m Length : 15,56 m Height : 4,50 m Engine : 1 SNECMA ATAR with afterburner Weight : 6.144 Kg Ceiling : 18.000 m Maximum speed : Mach 2.3 Rate of climb 5000 m/mn Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation Production : 16 examples Sold disarmed, static position