First Mirage aircraft from France already in Ukraine – Defense Minister Lecornu
The first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets provided by France has arrived in Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on X.
Ukrainian pilots have completed several months of training on these aircraft and are now ready to participate in defending Ukrainian airspace.
In June 2024, it was announced that France would supply Ukraine with several Mirage 2000 fighter jets and ensure the training of 4,500 Ukrainian soldiers. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed this commitment.
On October 8, Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu specified that the jets would be delivered in the first quarter of 2025, although the exact number of aircraft was not disclosed at that time.
Later, French media outlet La Tribune reported, citing sources, that three aircraft would be delivered to Ukraine in the first quarter of 2025.
More about Mirage 2000-5
The Mirage 2000-5 is a fourth-generation, single-engine, multirole fighter jet manufactured by Dassault Aviation.
This variant features an advanced radar system, a new multifunctional computing unit that replaces older mainframe computers, and a new inertial navigation system that uses lasers instead of mechanical systems. Additionally, it includes an integrated control and monitoring system.
The aircraft has a maximum range of 3,335 kilometers and a top speed of 2,340 kilometers per hour. It can carry a payload of up to 6,300 kilograms, including SCALP missiles, the French version of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
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