Dassault Mirage F1
Dassault Mirage F1CH in Châteaudun (LFOC), France
Type	Fighter aircraft
Manufacturer	Dassault Aviation
Maiden flight	1966-12-23
Introduced	1973
Primary users	French Air Force Iraqi Air Force
Number built	>720
Developed from	Dassault Mirage III

The Dassault Mirage F1 is a single-seat air-superiority fighter and attack aircraft built by Dassault Aviation of France. More than 720 F1s have been produced.^{[citation needed]} Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 524 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 671 pixel, file size: 268 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Model: Dassault Mirage F1CH. Register Number: 127. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing, building, testing, selling, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft parts, missiles, rockets, and/or spacecraft. ... Dassault Aviation is a French aircraft manufacturer of military, regional and business jets. ... The Maiden flight of an aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground of its own accord. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1973: Events Icelandair established. ... The French Air Force is the air force branch of the French Armed Forces. ... The Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) is the military branch in Iraq responsible for aerial warfare. ... The Dassault Mirage III is a supersonic fighter aircraft designed in France by Dassault Aviation during the 1950s, and manufactured both in France and a number of other countries. ... Dassault Aviation is a French aircraft manufacturer of military, regional and business jets. ...

History

French Air Force Mirage F1

Dassault designed the Mirage F1 as the successor to its Mirage III and Mirage 5 fighters. Unlike its predecessors, it has a swept wing mounted high on the fuselage, as well as a conventional tail surface. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (3000x2017, 1052 KB)An air-to-air right side view of a French Mirage F1 aircraft. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (3000x2017, 1052 KB)An air-to-air right side view of a French Mirage F1 aircraft. ... The Dassault Mirage III is a supersonic fighter aircraft designed in France by Dassault Aviation during the 1950s, and manufactured both in France and a number of other countries. ... Former South African Air Force Mirage IIICZ The Dassault Mirage III is a supersonic fighter aircraft designed in France during the 1950s, and manufactured both in France and a number of other countries. ...

The first prototype, which was developed by Dassault using its own funds, made its maiden flight on 23 December 1966. December 23 is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1966: Events Puerto Rican International Airlines begin services. ...

The type was officially accepted by the French Air Force in May 1967, at which time three further prototypes were ordered. With the greater thrust of its afterburning SNECMA Atar 9K-50 turbojet, the F1 easily outclassed the Mirage III. The French Air Force is the air force branch of the French Armed Forces. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...

Although it has a smaller wingspan than the Mirage III, the F1 nevertheless proved to be clearly superior to its predecessor. It can carry up to 40% more fuel, has a shorter take-off run, a superior range in lo-lo missions, and better maneuverability.

In order to comply to the French Air Force's requirement for an all-weather interceptor, the first production Mirage F1C was equipped with a Thomson-CSF Cyrano IV monopulse radar. The later Cyrano IV-1 version added a limited look-down capability. Thomson-CSF was a major electronics and defense contractor. ... This long range radar antenna, known as ALTAIR, is used to detect and track space objects in conjunction with ABM testing at the Ronald Reagan Test Site on the Kwajalein atoll. ...

The Mirage F1 entered French Air Force service in May 1973 when the first production version was delivered. Initially, the aircraft was only armed with two 30 mm internal cannons, but in 1976 the R530 medium-range air-to-air missile was released for use. A year later, the R550 Magic followed. About the same time, the American AIM-9 Sidewinder became part of the Mirage F1's armament, after the Hellenic Air Force requested integration of the Sidewinder on its own Mirage F1CG fighters. This is a list of aviation-related events from 1973: Events Icelandair established. ... Sidewinder Missile The AIM_9 Sidewinder is a heat-seeking, short-range, air-to-air missile carried by fighter aircraft. ... Hellenic Air Force ensign Hellenic Air Force roundel The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) (Greek: (ΠΑ), Polemikí Aeroporía) is the air force of Greece. ...

The 79 aircraft of the next production run were delivered during the period March 1977 to December 1983. These were of the Mirage F1C-200 version with a fixed refuelling probe, which required an extension of the fuselage by 7 cm. This is a list of aviation-related events from 1977: // January 15 – A Skyline Sweden Vickers Viscount 838 crashes in Kälvesta, Sweden just outside Stockholm killing all 22 on board. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1983: Events January January 31 - the Ayres Turbo Thrush NEEDS cropduster plane officially joins the United States war on drugs. February February 1 - Boeing announces it will stop producing Boeing 727 airliners. ...

The Mirage F1 served as the main interceptor of the French Air Force until the Dassault Mirage 2000 entered service. The Mirage 2000 is a French-built multirole fighter jet manufactured by Dassault Aviation. ...

• Mirage F-1CE : Export version of the Mirage F-1C for Spain. 45 built.
• Mirage F-1CG : Export version of the Mirage F-1C for Greece. 40 built.
• Mirage F-1CH : Export version of the Mirage F-1C for Morocco. 30 built.
• Mirage F-1CJ : Export version of the Mirage F-1C for Jordan. 17 built.
• Mirage F-1CK : Ecport version of the Mirage F-1C for Kuwait. 18 built.
• Mirage F-1CK-2 : Nine F-1Cs were sold to Kuwait as part of afollow up order.

Other versions

Mirage F1B

The French Air Force also ordered 20 Mirage F1B, a two-seat operational conversion trainer; these were delivered between October 1980 and March 1983. The extra seat and controls added only 30 cm to the length of the fuselage, but at the cost of less internal fuel capacity and the loss of the internal cannon. This is a list of aviation-related events from 1980: Events January January 8 - a Mooney 231 lands in San Francisco, after flying coast to coast non-stop, setting a record by completing the flight in 8 hours and 4 minutes. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1983: Events January January 31 - the Ayres Turbo Thrush NEEDS cropduster plane officially joins the United States war on drugs. February February 1 - Boeing announces it will stop producing Boeing 727 airliners. ...

The empty weight increased by 200 kg, partly due to the addition of two Martin-Baker Mk 10 zero-zero ejection seats, in place of the Mk 4 used in the F1C, which had a forward speed limitation. Martin-Baker Aircraft is a manufacturer of aircraft seats and is the oldest existing maker of ejector seats. ... A Zero-zero ejector seat is an ejector seat designed to safely extract and land its occupant from a grounded stationary position (i. ...

In all other aspects the F1B is a combat-capable aircraft and it can compensate for the lack of internal space by carrying external cannon pods and fuel tanks.

• Mirage F-1BE : Export version of the Mirage F-1B for Spain. Six built.
• Mirage F-1BJ : Export version of the Mirage F-1B for Jordan. Two built.
• Mirage F-1BK : Export version of the Mirage F-1B for Kuwait. Two built.
• Mirage F-1BK-2 : Four sold to Kuwait as part of a follow on order.
• Mirage F-1BQ : Export version of the Mirage F-1B for Iraq.

Mirage F-1A

Single-seat radarless ground-attack fighter aircraft.

• Mirage F-1AD : Export version of the Mirage F-1A for South Africa. 16 built.
• Mirage F-1AZ : Export version of the Mirage F-1A for Libya. 32 built.

Mirage F-1E

Single-seat all-weather multi-role fighter and ground-attack aircraft.

• Mirage F-1JA : Export version of the Mirage F-1E for Ecuador. 16 built.
• Mirage F-1ED : Export version of the Mirage F-1E for libya. 14 built.
• Mirage F-1EE : Export version of the Mirage F-1E for Spain. 22 built.
• Mirage F-1EH : Export version of the Mirage F-1E for Morocco. 14 built.
• Mirage F-1EH-200 : Moroccan aircraft fitted with a flight refuelling probe. Six built.
• Mirage F-1EJ : Export version of the Mirage F-1E for Jordan. 17 built.
• Mirage F-1EQ : Export version of the Mirage F-1E for Iraq. 16 built.
• Mirage F-1EQ-2 : Single-seat air defence fighter version for Iraq. 16 built.
• Mirage F-1EQ-4 : Single-seat multi-role fighter, ground-attack, reconnaissance version for Iraq. 28 built.
• Mirage F-1EQ-5 : Single-seat anti-shipping version for Iraq. 20 built.
• Mirage F-1EQ-6 : Single-seat anti-shipping version for Iraq. Built in small numbers.
• Mirage F-1EDA : Export version of the Mirage F-1E for Qatar. 12 built.

Mirage F-1D

Two-seat training version, based on the Mirage F-1E multi-role fighter, ground-attack aircraft.

• Mirage F-1JE : Export version of the Mirage F-1D for Ecuador. Two built.
• Mirage F-1DD : Export version of the mirage F-1D for Libya. six built.
• Mirage F-1DDA : Export version of the Mirage F-1D for Qatar. Two built.

Mirage F1CR

When it became clear that the Mirage F1 was becoming a successful production aircraft, Dassault began investigating the possibility of a dedicated reconnaissance version for its most important client, the French Air Force. However, the escalating cost of fighter aircraft meant that add-on pods for this purpose were a more economical alternative.

Many French Air Force aircraft, as well as those of some export clients (such as Iraq's Mirage F1EQ), did indeed have a variety of reconnaissance pods available, which were attached to the underside of the main fuselage.

However, the development of a tactical reconnaissance aircraft for the French Air Force continued, and the first Mirage F1CR-200 flew on 20 November 1981. November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1981: // Events January January 3 - Pan Am makes its final Boeing 707 flight. ...

The Mirage F1CR carries a variety of reconnaissance equipment, both internally and externally:

• A SAT SCM2400 Super Cyclone infrared linescan unit is installed in the space previously occupied by the cannon.
• A space under the nose can be used for a Thomson-TRT 40 panoramic camera or a Thomson-TRT 33 vertical camera.
• The Cyrano IVM-R radar has extra ground- and contour-mapping modules.
• Additional optical and electronic sensors can be carried on the hardpoints under the fuselage and wings.

A total of 64 examples of the Mirage F1CR were ordered by the French Air Force, the first of which flew on 10 November 1982. The first unit using the aircraft became operational in July 1983. Image of two girls in mid-infrared (thermal) light (false-color) Infrared (IR) radiation is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than that of visible light, but shorter than that of radio waves. ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1982: Events January January 8 - the Airbus A300 is certified, becoming the first wide body airliner with cockpit accommodations for only two to be certified. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1983: Events January January 31 - the Ayres Turbo Thrush NEEDS cropduster plane officially joins the United States war on drugs. February February 1 - Boeing announces it will stop producing Boeing 727 airliners. ...

Mirage F1CT

Mirage F1CT "30-QS" from 2/30

The Mirage F1CT is the tactical ground attack version of the Mirage F1C-200. The first two prototypes were conversions. The first flew on 3 May 1991. Another 55 examples followed up to 1995, all being conversions carried out by the workshops of the French Air Force. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 157 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Permission recue : Bonjour, Merci dabord de l intérêt que vous portez à notre site. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 157 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Permission recue : Bonjour, Merci dabord de l intérêt que vous portez à notre site. ... May 3 is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1991: Events January January 16 - American and Continental. ...

The Mirage F1CT program brought the avionics of the F1C up to the standard of the F1CR:

• The Cyrano IV radar was replaced by the Cyrano IVM-R.
• The navigation/attack system was upgraded and included a laser rangefinder.
• Mk 10 ejection seats were added.
• Improved radar detection and warning devices, chaff/flare dispensers, and secure radios were also added.
• Facilities for a variety of new weapons were added.

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Mirage F1AZ and Mirage F1CZ

The South African Air Force (SAAF) flew both the Mirage F1AZ ground-attack version as well as the radar-equipped Mirage F1CZ fighter. The South African Air Force roundel The South African Air Force (SAAF) (Afrikaans: Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag) is the air force of South Africa. ...

The first two examples of the first order (48 aircraft, comprising 32 F1AZ and 16 F1CZ) were delivered on 5 April 1975. Both of these F1CZs were transported under a blanket of secrecy by a SAAF C-130 Hercules. In July of the same year, the remainder of the F1CZs were delivered. In 1975 the F1CZs also appeared at a South African airshow, but the public wasn't informed that the aircraft were already operational in the SAAF. April 5 is the 95th day of the year (96th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1975: Events January A specially modified McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle sets eight time to climb records, including one of 3 minutes 27 seconds from standstill on the runway to a height of 30,000 metres (98,425 feet). ... The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop cargo aircraft and the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1975: Events January A specially modified McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle sets eight time to climb records, including one of 3 minutes 27 seconds from standstill on the runway to a height of 30,000 metres (98,425 feet). ...

The F1AZ was developed in conjunction with Dassault and the SAAF as a dedicated ground attack variant. The AZ variant has a laser-based rangefinder, permitting extremely accurate fuzing and aiming of unguided munitions, which consist of bombs and rockets. Optical design was by ARMSCOR in South Africa, by the Optics (later ELOPTRO) division of that company. Despite their retirement in 1997, the accuracy of the F1AZ's armament delivery is still considered classified information by the SAAF, but observer analysis by informed news services (e.g., Jane's Defence Weekly) and pilot reports (e.g., Commandant Dick Lord, 'Vlamgat', 1999) conclude that the AZ variant has accuracies within the order disclosed by the USAF for their F-15E Strike Eagle in unguided ballistic mode. (Source: Jane's 'F15', Electronic Arts, 1996; Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 2000) This is a list of aviation-related events from 1997: Events March 17–May 28 Linda Finch, pilot, aviation historian, and San Antonio, Texas businesswoman, flying a restored and specially equipped 62-year-old Lockheed Electra 10E, recreates the 1937 Amelia Earhart flight to circumnavigate the globe solo. ... Janes Defence Weekly (abbreviated as JDW) is a weekly magazine reporting on military and corporate affairs. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... For the game, see F-15 Strike Eagle (computer game) The F-15E Strike Eagle is a modern United States all-weather strike fighter, designed for long-range interdiction of enemy ground targets deep behind enemy lines. ...

The F1AZs were delivered between November 1975 and October 1976. They were assigned to 1 Squadron, stationed at AFB Waterkloof. This acquisition was also kept secret from the rest of the world — 1 Squadron was not allowed to display its new aircraft until February 1980. This is a list of aviation-related events from 1975: Events January A specially modified McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle sets eight time to climb records, including one of 3 minutes 27 seconds from standstill on the runway to a height of 30,000 metres (98,425 feet). ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1976: Events March March 17 - a Japan Air Lines Boeing 747 makes the first non-stop flight from Tokyo to New York, taking 11. ... 1 Squadron SAAF is a disbanded squadron of the South African Air Force. ... Air Force Base Waterkloof is an airbase of the South African Air Force. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...

Both variants saw action during operations in Angola, during which two Angolan MiG-21s were shot down by F1CZs. At least one F1CZ was shot down by an Angolan surface-to-air missile; it was repaired using parts from a crashed aircraft.A SAAF Mirage F1 was shot down by a Cuban MiG-23 with an R-60/AA-8 Aphid.[citation needed] Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (NATO reporting name Fishbed) is a fighter aircraft, originally built by the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. ... Akash Missile Firing French Air Force Crotale battery Bendix Rim-8 Talos surface to air missile of the US Navy A surface-to-air missile (SAM) is a missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy aircraft. ...

The SAAF retired the F1CZs in 1992, followed by the F1AZs in 1997. This is a list of aviation-related events from 1992: Events The European Commission approves three new regulations to liberalize air travel within the European Union. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1997: Events March 17–May 28 Linda Finch, pilot, aviation historian, and San Antonio, Texas businesswoman, flying a restored and specially equipped 62-year-old Lockheed Electra 10E, recreates the 1937 Amelia Earhart flight to circumnavigate the globe solo. ...

As an experiment, Aerosud, a South African aero-engineering concern, equipped a Mirage F1 with a Klimov RD-33 engine, the same engine used in the MiG-29. This development was dubbed the "SuperMirage" F1, and held the distinction of being the first Western aircraft to perform a display at the MAKS airshow in Moscow. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The RD-33 turbojet engine was developed in 1985 to power the MiG-29 fighter. ... The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: ) (NATO reporting name Fulcrum) is a fighter aircraft designed for the air superiority role in the Soviet Union. ... Position of Moscow in Europe Coordinates: , Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Government  - Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Area  - City 1,081 km²  (417. ...

In 2004 up to 21 F1AZs were reported in storage at AFB Hoedspruit, awaiting a possible buyer. In April 2006, it was reported that Gabon had purchased the surviving Mirage F1AZs and spares for about ZAR 40 million. On 17 August 2006, French news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that two upgraded ex-South African F1AZs had taken part in a fly-past over Libreville earlier that day in celebration of Gabon's independence day. The refurbishment and upgrade of the aircraft was carried out by Aerosud. Aerosud Group managing director Dr. Paul Potgieter confirmed his company's involvement, but declined to give numbers or cite figures. It was also reported at that time that Gabon had only bought 3 Mirage F1 from South Africa, and it was unclear whether the third aircraft was another F1AZ or a two-seat F1CZ. shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Air Force Base Hoedspruit is an airbase of the South African Air Force. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... August 17 is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 2006: // January 19 - Jet Airways announces its purchase of Air Sahara, creating the largest domestic airliner in India. ... AFP logo Paris headquarters of AFP Charles Havas Agence France-Presse (AFP) is the oldest news agency in the world, and one of the three largest with Associated Press and Reuters. ...

Combat Service

Due to the success of the Mirage F1 in the export market, the airplane has seen combat with a number of air forces in various places around the world.

Ecuador

Ecuadorian Air Force Mirage F1JA

The Ecuadorian Air Force's (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana, abbreviated FAE) squadron of Mirage F1JAs (Escuadrón de Caza 2112) first entered combat in January-February 1981 during the brief Paquisha War between Ecuador and Peru, less than two years after the aircraft had been delivered to the FAE. At that time, the Ecuadorians decided against directly challenging the Peruvian Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aérea del Perú, abbreviated FAP), whose Mirage 5Ps and Sukhoi Su-22Ms were providing air cover to the Peruvian heliborne operations in the combat zone. Instead, the Mirages were kept at a distance, performing combat air patrols (CAPs) on the fringes of the combat area, in case the border clashes gave way to open hostilities. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1700x700, 280 KB) Ecuadorian Air Force Mirage F.1JA FAE-806, shown here with a Rafael Python 3 AAM, a Matra Magic 2 AAM, and an external fuel tank. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1700x700, 280 KB) Ecuadorian Air Force Mirage F.1JA FAE-806, shown here with a Rafael Python 3 AAM, a Matra Magic 2 AAM, and an external fuel tank. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1981: // Events January January 3 - Pan Am makes its final Boeing 707 flight. ... Combatants Republic of Peru Republic of Ecuador Commanders President Fernando Belaúnde Terry President Jaime Roldós Aguilera The Paquisha War was a brief military clash that took place in January-February 1981 between Ecuador and Peru over the control of three watchposts that the Ecuadorian Army was setting up... The Peruvian Air Force (Spanish: Fuerza Aerea del Peru, or FAP) is the aviation branch of the armed forces of Peru. ... The Dassault Mirage III is a supersonic fighter aircraft designed in France by Dassault Aviation during the 1950s, and manufactured both in France and a number of other countries. ... Polish decomissioned Su-20 Front view of Su-20 Polish Su-22 Two aircraft share the designation Su-17 The Sukhoi Su-17 (NATO reporting name Fitter) was a Soviet attack aircraft developed from the Su-7 fighter-bomber. ...

In 1995, during the Cenepa War, the Ecuadorian Mirages went back into action against Peru. This time, while the bulk of the squadron was kept back at Taura AFB, a small detachment of Mirage F1s and Kfir C.2s was deployed to a forward air base to dissuade Peruvian attack aircraft from entering the combat zone. On 10 February 1995, two Mirage F1JAs, piloted by Maj. R. Banderas and Capt. C. Uzcátegui and armed with Matra R550 Magic AAMs, were directed over five targets crossing the border from Peru toward the Cenepa valley. After making visual contact, the Mirages fired their missiles, shooting down two Peruvian Su-22Ms, while a Kfir destroyed a further A-37B Dragonfly.^[1][2][3][4] This is a list of aviation-related events from 1995: Events A Concorde sets a new speed record for a round-the-world flight. ... Combatants Republic of Peru Republic of Ecuador Commanders President Alberto Fujimori President Sixto Durán Ballén The Cenepa War (January 26 – February 28, 1995), also known as the Alto Cenepa War, was a brief and localized military conflict between Ecuador and Peru, fought over control of a disputed area... The Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir (Hebrew: כפיר, Lion Cub) is an Israeli-built all-weather, multi-role combat aircraft based on a modified Dassault Mirage 5 airframe, with Israeli avionics and an Israeli-made version of the General Electric J79 turbojet engine. ... February 10 is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1995: Events A Concorde sets a new speed record for a round-the-world flight. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... One of the most prominent of the trainer-attack type aircraft is the Cessna T-37/A-37, known in various forms as the Tweety Bird, Tweet, Dragonfly, or Super Tweet. ...

Iraq

During the Iran-Iraq war, Iraq's Mirage F1EQs were used intensively for interception, ground attack and anti-shipping missions^[5]. Combatants  Iran Iraq Commanders Ruhollah Khomeini, Abolhassan Banisadr, Ali Shamkhani, Mostafa Chamran† Saddam Hussein, Ali Hassan al-Majid Strength - 305,000 soldiers, - 500,000 Passdaran and Basij militia, - 900 tanks, - 1,000 armored vehicles, - 3,000 artillery pieces, - 65 aircraft, - 750 helicopters[1] - 190,000 soldiers, - 5,000 tanks, - 4...

On 17 May 1987, an Iraqi Air Force pilot flying an F1EQ fired two Exocet anti-ship missiles into the U.S. guided missile frigate USS Stark (FFG-31) in the Persian Gulf.[1] May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (138th in leap years). ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1987: Events January January 1 - US Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphins and US Navy H-3 Sea Kings help rescue people trapped inside the Dupont Plaza hotel Puerto Rico after a fire there on New Years Eve January 7 - French... The Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) is the military branch in Iraq responsible for aerial warfare. ... The Exocet is a French-built anti-ship missile whose various versions can be launched from surface vessels, submarines, and airplanes. ... Sailing frigates were 4th, 5th, or 6th-rated ships in the rating system of the Royal Navy. ... USS Stark (FFG-31), twenty-third ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates, was named for Admiral Harold Rainsford Stark (1880–1972). ...

In the opening minutes of the Gulf War on January 17, 1991, an unarmed USAF EF-111, crewed by Captain James A. Denton and Captain Brent D. Brandon scored a kill against an Iraqi Dassault Mirage F1EQ, which they managed to maneuver into the ground, making it the first and only F-111 to achieve an aerial victory over another aircraft. A U.S. Air Force F-111 The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark (the nickname was unofficial for most of its lifespan, but it was officially named Aardvark at its retirement ceremony for the United States Air Force) is a long-range strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ...

Coalition forces shot down several Iraq Mirages during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Two F1EQs preparing to carry out an Exocet attack against US naval forces were shot down by a Royal Saudi Air Force F-15C. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... See also: 2003 invasion of Iraq and Gulf War (disambiguation) C Company, 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment, 1st UK Armoured Division The Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States. ... RSAF Tornado during Gulf War Boeing F-15S Eagle, the multirole backbone fighter of the RSAF RSAF Lockheed C-130H Hercules RSAF Boeing E-3A Sentry RSAF BAe Hawk The Royal Saudi Air Force (Arabic: , ), is the air force of Saudi Arabia. ... The Boeing (formerly McDonnell Douglas) F-15 Eagle is an all-weather tactical fighter designed to gain and maintain air superiority in aerial combat. ...

Operators

F1 operators

Qatari Air Force Mirage F1EDA

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Current Operators

 Ecuador

Ecuadorian Air Force received 16 F1JA & 3 F1JE.

 France

French Air Force received 250 aircraft. Currently only three squadrons are flying the remaining aircraft.

 Gabon

Gabonese Air Force received 3 F1AZ (1 may be an F1CZ).

 Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force seized over 16 F1EQ and F1BQ fFlown over from Iraq during the 1991 Gulf War.

 Jordan

Royal Jordanian Air Force received 17 F1CJ, 17 F1EJ & 2 F1BJ.

 Libya

Libyan Air Force received 16 F1AD, 16 F1ED & 6 F1DD aircraft. All are grounded currently but 22-24 will be selected to be upgraded.

 Morocco

Royal Moroccan Air Force received 30 F1CH & 20 F1EH.

 Spain

Spanish Air Force received 42 F1CE, 24 F1EE & 6 F1BE. Spanish F1s were recently deployed for Baltic Air Policing mission.

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Former Operators

 Greece

Hellenic Air Force operated 40 F1CG.

 Iraq

Iraqi Air Force operated 93 F1EQ & 15 F1BQ.

 Kuwait

Kuwait Air Force operated 27 F1CK & 6 F1BK.

 Qatar

Qatar Air Force operated 13 F1EDA & 2 F1DDA.

 South Africa

South African Air Force operated 32 F1AZ & 16 F1CZ.

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Specifications (Mirage F1)

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 15.33 m (50 ft 3 in)
• Wingspan: 8.44 m (27 ft 8 in)
• Height: 4.49 m (14 ft 8 in)
• Wing area: 25 m² (270 ft²)
• Empty weight: 7,400 kg (16,000 lb)
• Loaded weight: 11,130 kg (24,540 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 16,200 kg (35,700 lb)
• Powerplant: 1× SNECMA Atar 9K-50 afterburning turbojet

Performance

• Maximum speed: Mach 2.1 (2,573 km/h, 1,600 mph) at 11,000 m (36,000 ft)
• Combat radius: 425 km (229 nm, 265 mi)
• Ferry range: 2,150 km (1,160 nm, 1,335 mi)
• Service ceiling: 20,000 m (66,000 ft)
• Rate of climb: 215 m/s (42,300 ft/min)
• Wing loading: 450 kg/m² (91 lb/ft²)
• Thrust/weight: 0.64

Armament

• Guns: 2× 30 mm (1.18 in) DEFA 553 internal fixed forward firing cannons
• Other:
  • 6,300 kg (14,000 lb) on 5 external hardpoints
  • 2× wingtip missile rails

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Popular culture

The Mirage F1 was featured in the 2004 anime series "Area 88" and in the movie "The Concorde: Airport '79". In "Area 88", the F1 was the plane chosen by female pilot Kitori Palvanef and it was armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles (plus the 30 mm guns). In the "Airport 79" movie, two F1s were scrambled to protect the Concorde, and one shot down the intruder with the 30 mm guns to avoid hitting the Concorde with IR missiles (Magic R530). shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Serialized in Big Comic Spirits Original run 1979 – 1986 No. ... The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a heat-seeking, short-range, air-to-air missile carried by fighter aircraft and recently, certain gunship helicopters. ... A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow being launched from the USS Essex (LHD-2). ...

The F1 is also mentioned in the lyrics of a song from the album Amused To Death by Roger Waters (formerly of Pink Floyd). In the song, Late Home Tonight Part 2, the lyrics go: And the F-1 glides in nose-up, through the cloudbase and the, ground crew cheers as he puts down his landing gear

References

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External links

• Aircraft of the French Air Force
• Aircraft.co.za - The Complete Aviation Reference

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Designation sequence

• III - 5 - 50 - F1 - G - 2000/2000N/D - 4000

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