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Mirage 2000C

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Mirage 2000C
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The Dassault Mirage 2000C is a French fourth-generation, single-engine delta-wing interceptor that entered service in 1984. Designed as the successor to the Mirage III/F1, it features a fly-by-wire flight control system and the powerful SNECMA M53-P2 engine, enabling speeds up to Mach 2.2. Armed with the Super 530D and Magic 2 missiles, it served as France's primary air defense interceptor for two decades.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerDassault Aviation
first Flight1978
roleInterceptor / Multirole fighter
crew1 pilot
engines1x SNECMA M53-P2 (21,400 lbf with AB)
max Speed2,336 km/h (Mach 2.2)
range1,550 km (837 nmi)
ceiling60,000 ft
weight17,000 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
01Mission BriefNOTE: Review mission type, objectives, ROE, and threat environment.REVIEWED
02Weather BriefingNOTE: Check departure, target area, and recovery weather.REVIEWED
03NOTAMs / AirspaceNOTE: Check restricted areas and airspace restrictions.REVIEWED
04Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerNOTE: Calculate bingo and joker fuel. Delta wing burns more at low altitude - plan accordingly.SET
05Stores / LoadoutNOTE: Confirm Super 530D, Magic II missiles, bombs, and external tanks.VERIFIED
06Waypoints / INSNOTE: Prepare waypoint coordinates for INS entry during alignment.PROGRAMMED
07Radio Frequencies / IFFNOTE: Set UHF/VHF presets and IFF codes.SET
08Divert BasesNOTE: Know nearest divert fields, runway lengths, and approach frequencies.IDENTIFIED
PHS 2 — Electrical / Pre-Start7 steps
01ThrottleOFF
02Parking BrakeSET
03Battery SwitchON
04Battery VoltageCHECK - 24V minimum
05External PowerCONNECT (if available)
06Fuel Transfer SwitchNORM
07LP Fuel ValveOPEN
PHS 3 — Engine Start9 steps
01CDVE (Ventilation)NOTE: Engine ventilation - required before start.ON
02Start PumpON
03Engine Start ButtonNOTE: SNECMA M53-P2 engine begins spool.PRESS
04N1 RPMMONITOR - Rising
05ThrottleCAUTION: Advance gently to IDLE - do not rush.IDLE (at 15% N2)
06JPTWARNING: JPT must not exceed 750°C during start.MONITOR
07Engine StabilizeCHECK - Idle RPM ~60%, JPT normal
08Start PumpOFF (auto)
09External PowerDISCONNECT
PHS 4 — Post-Start / Systems10 steps
01Generator 1ON
02Generator 2ON
03Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal
04Flight ControlsNOTE: Fly-by-wire system - verify all axes.CYCLE - Stick and rudder full travel
05CDVECHECK - No faults
06FlapsCHECK - Cycle
07TrimSET - Neutral
08Air BrakesCHECK - Extend and retract
09NWSON
10Anti-SkidON
PHS 5 — Avionics / Navigation13 steps
01INS (Uliss 52)NOTE: INS alignment ~8 minutes for full accuracy.ALIGN
02INS CoordinatesVERIFY on PCA/PCN
03INS ModeNAV (when aligned)
04VTB (HDD/Radar Display)ON
05HUDON - Brightness set
06Radar (RDI)NOTE: Allow warm-up before OPR.STBY
07RWR (Serval)ON
08CMDS (Eclair)ON - Set program
09IFF / TransponderSET
10Radio (UHF / V/UHF)SET frequencies
11TACANSET channel
12AltimeterSET - Field elevation
13Master ArmSAFE
PHS 6 — Before Taxi6 steps
01CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
02Ejection SeatWARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming.ARM
03Taxi LightON
04Anti-Collision LightON
05Parking BrakeRELEASE
06BrakesCHECK
PHS 7 — Taxi4 steps
01NWSCHECK responsive
02Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts
03InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
04Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff9 steps
01CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED
02Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED
03TrimSET - Takeoff
04RadarOPR (if warm)
05AltimeterSET - Field elevation
06Strobe LightsON
07Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
08Master ArmSAFE
09AP Disconnect WarningCHECK
PHS 9 — Takeoff9 steps
01Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
02BrakesHOLD
03ThrottleNOTE: Check engine instruments stabilize.MIL POWER
04BrakesRELEASE
05ThrottleNOTE: Push past MIL detent for reheat.AFTERBURNER (if required)
06NWSMAINTAIN centerline
07RotationNOTE: Ease stick back - delta wing lifts off clean.ROTATE at 150–170 kts
08Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
09Landing GearUP
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
01Landing GearCONFIRM UP
02AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts
03ThrottleMIL or as required
04AltimeterCHECK - Set STD above transition
05Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
06Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
PHS 11 — Cruise / Transit7 steps
01AltitudeAT assigned level
02AirspeedNOTE: Max Mach 2.2. Typical cruise Mach 0.9.AS REQUIRED
03AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
04Fuel StateMONITOR
05NavigationCHECK - INS waypoints
06Radar (RDI)AS REQUIRED
07RWRMONITOR
PHS 12 — Descent / Approach8 steps
01ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
02AltimeterSET local QNH
03AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts
04ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED
05Approach SpeedNOTE: Delta wing - higher approach speed.~155 kts (weight dep.)
06Landing GearDOWN (below 270 kts)
07Landing LightON
08Master ArmSAFE
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
01Approach SpeedNOTE: No flaps - delta wing approach.MAINTAIN ~150 kts
02AoAMONITOR - Stay on-speed
03ThrottleIDLE at touchdown
04NosewheelLOWER gently
05Drag ChuteDEPLOY
06BrakingAPPLY
07NWSENGAGE below 80 kts
PHS 14 — After Landing6 steps
01Drag ChuteJETTISON
02Air BrakesRETRACT
03RadarSTBY
04TransponderSTBY
05Landing LightOFF
06Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
PHS 15 — Shutdown16 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02Radar (RDI)OFF
03RWROFF
04CMDSOFF
05RadiosOFF
06TACANOFF
07IFFOFF
08Ejection SeatWARNING: Safe seat before ground crew approach.SAFE
09ThrottleOFF
10LP Fuel ValveCLOSED
11GeneratorsOFF
12INSOFF
13HUD / VTBOFF
14All LightsOFF
15BatteryOFF
16CanopyOPEN