Air International 1980-09
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R.Braybrook - Mirage 2000: export fighter for the 'eighties
Four prototypes of the Mirage 2000 have flown to date. The fourth aircraft, with the definitive fin-and-rudder, is depicted here.
The third aircraft, in its 1979 air display finish
The Mirage 2000-01 (leading), -02 (top), -03 (bottom) and the sole Super Mirage 4000 (right) as displayed at the Paris Air Show in June 1979
The line-up shows (left to right) the second, first and third prototypes.
The Mirage 2000-02 demonstrates a low slow fly-by, with wing leading edge slats open.
Dassault-Breguet Mirage 2000
This three-view drawing represents the Mirage 2000-04, with the broad-chord fin-and-rudder now adopted, and the extended rear wing roots.