| Mirage III | |
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| Information | |
| Origin |  France
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| Role | Fighter Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| Primary user |  H.A.W.X. Squadron
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| General characteristics | |
| Crew | 1 |
| Length | 15 meters |
| Wingspan | 8.2 meters |
| Height | 4.5 meters |
| Loaded weight | 13,700 kg |
| Performance | |
| Maximum speed | 2,350 km/h |
| Range | 1,900 km |
| Statisctics | |
| Air to Air | ●●●○○ |
| Air to Ground | ●●○○○ |
| Cockpit | |
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The Dassault Mirage III is a single/dual-seat, single-engine, fighter aircraft of French origin.
Design[]
The Mirage III’s design was characterized by its delta-wing configuration, which provided excellent high-speed performance and maneuverability. The aircraft’s thin, swept-back wings allowed for a smooth airflow at high speeds and minimized drag, contributing to its impressive performance. The Mirage III also featured a semi-monocoque structure and extensive use of lightweight materials, which contributed to its low overall weight and high power-to-weight ratio.
Firepower[]
The Mirage III was equipped with an array of armaments to fulfill its various roles. Early versions of the aircraft featured two 30mm DEFA 552 cannons, which were later supplemented with various air-to-air missiles such as the AIM-9 Sidewinder, Matra R530, and Matra R550 Magic. Additionally, the Mirage III was capable of carrying a range of air-to-ground munitions, including unguided rockets, conventional bombs, and even nuclear weapons. This versatility allowed the aircraft to excel in both air-to-air combat and ground attack missions.
Avionics[]
The Mirage III evolved from a pure interceptor to a multirole combat aircraft, featuring an advanced avionics suite. Early models like the Mirage IIIC had Thomson-CSF Cyrano I radar for air-to-air combat. Later versions, such as the Mirage IIIE, included improved radar systems and additional features like inertial navigation, enhancing mission capability. ECM, communication systems, and radar warning receivers were also added.
Mobility[]
The Mirage III was powered by a single SNECMA Atar 9C afterburning turbojet engine, which provided exceptional thrust and allowed the aircraft to reach top speeds of over 2,350 km/h. The engine’s afterburner enabled the aircraft to achieve rapid acceleration and reach high altitudes quickly, making it an effective interceptor. The Mirage III had a service ceiling of approximately 1,707 km and a range of around 1,931 km, depending on the variant.
Gallery[]
Role in H.A.W.X.[]
Special Features[]
| Special Features | |
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| Type | Description |
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Dual Cannons: This plane is equipped with two on-board cannons. |
Armament[]
| Armament | |||||
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| Type | Loadout | Type | Loadout | Type | Loadout |
 Joint Strike Missile |
140 Joint Strike Missiles |  Multi Target AA Missile |
40 Multi Target AA Missiles |  Flare |
5 Flares |
| Armament | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Loadout | Type | Loadout |
Joint Strike Missile |
240 Joint Strike Missiles | Flare |
5 Flares |
| Armament | |||||||
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| Type | Loadout | Type | Loadout | Type | Loadout | Type | Loadout |
Joint Strike Missile |
140 Joint Strike Missiles |  All Aspect Missile |
50 All Aspect Missiles |  Rocket Pod Unit |
140 Rocket Pod Units | Flare |
5 Flares |