Dassault Mirage IV «Mirage 4»
Bomber "Mirage 4» was the main aircraft of the Air Force in France in the early 1960-ies. According to the characteristics, combat capabilities, he did not yield to the aircraft in its class in all countries.
The aircraft was produced in several modifications: 4-01, 4-02, 4-03. The first flight took place, respectively, on October 12, 1961. Every time, good results were obtained, which was the basis for the production of an aircraft in a series and its acceptance into service.
Dassault Mirage IV photo
The plane has a delta wing without the horizontal tail, it was new in the aircraft industry.
Powerplant: two turbojet engines SNEGMA «ATAR» 9K thrust of 6800 kg.
Features Dassault Mirage IV "Mirage 4":
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Length, m 23,5
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Wingspan, m 11,85
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Height, m 5,65
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Wing area, m2 47,82
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Takeoff weight (max), kg 28 100
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Empty aircraft weight, kg 13 600
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Ferry range, km 6100
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Radius of action, km 800-1000
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Ceiling, m more than 16
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Flight speed (max at an altitude of 12), km / h 000
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Cruising speed at an altitude of 1200, km / h 960
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Crew, people 2
Dassault Mirage IV scheme
weaponry: suspended (max combat load, kg), one nuclear bomb, 4UR AS 37 "Martel", air bombs (6400)
In September 1960 of an airplane "Mirage 4» set a world speed record: 1000 km distance was covered at an average speed 1822 km / h.
By the beginning of 2000 "Mirage 4» was in service in several countries.