Dassault Mirage III

Origin

France

Type

tactical reconnaissance aircraft with attack capability

Max Speed

750 kt / 863 mph

Max Range

685 km / 425 miles

Dimensions

span 8.22 m / 26 ft 11.6 in
length 15.50 m / 50 ft 10.2 in
height 4.50 m / 14 ft 9 in

Weight

empty 6,600 kg / 14,550 lb
max. take-off 13,700 kg /
30,203 lb

Powerplant

one 6200-kg (13,668-lb) afterburning thrust SNECMA Atar9C turbojet

Armament

option of carrying two 30-mm DEFA 552A cannon with 125rounds per gun and, in exceptional circumstances, air-to-surface armament

Operators:

Argentina, Brazil, Pakistan, Switzerland