MAIN FEATURES
Thomson-CSF RDM radar
Automatic full-length
leading edge flaps
VOR/ILS aerials high on fin
SEMB (Martin Baker) F10R
zero-zero ejector seat
Thomson CSF VE130 HUD
2 x SNECMA
M53-2
afterburning
turbofans
later M53-5,
M53-P2
Brake chute housing
Airbrake
2 x 30 mm (1.18 in) DEFA 554 revolver-type autocannon
Semi-circular intakes with
adjustable half cone
centrebodies 'Souris'
Variable-incidence
canards
Large,
two-section
elevons
'Fly-by-wire' flight control system
Mid-mounted delta wing
with 58º leading edge
sweep and dihedral
Composite tailfin with
internal fuel tank
Single-piece windshield
Canopy hinged/opening to starboard
Steerable, rearward retracting
twin nosewheel unit
Single wheel, inward
retracting main gear unit
Airbrakes (shown open)
11 hardpoints:
(5 fuselage –
(1 x centreline,
2 x port front/rear,
2 x starboard front/
rear),
6 x wings)
Large, rectangular taxi lights
Avionics: Crouzet Type 80 air data computer, SAGEM Uliss 52 INS,
digital autopilot
Mirage 4000-1 prototype F-WZRM
MIRAGE 4000: 1
ILLUSTRATIONS: © ADRIAN DAVID MOORE 2015 • NO ITEMS MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER
ILLUSTRATIONS: © ADRIAN DAVID MOORE 2015