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Dassault Mirage F1
Photo: MSgt Eric Harris · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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DassaultMirageF1

Air Superiority Fighters · France · 1973
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DassaultMirageF1

Dassault Mirage F1
Dassault Mirage F1 Photo: MSgt Eric Harris · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
75
Agility
80
Speed
70
Radar & Avionics
60
Range
65
Stealth
10
Survivability
75
Reliability
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin France
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraCold War
In service1973–1992
Operators14 countries
Quantity726
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
13/30
Cold War
47/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
75
Agility
80
Speed
70
Radar & Avionics
60
Range
65
Stealth
10
Survivability
75
Reliability
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Dassault Mirage F1
Country
Production
1973–1992
Quantity
726
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Flight1966
  • Service Entry Year1974
  • Crew1
  • Primary Rolemultirole fighter/attack
  • Generation4th generation
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant10MOD.10
  • Engine TypeSNECMA Atar 9K-50
  • Engine ModelSNECMA Atar 9K-50
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)69
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)70
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.9
  • AfterburnerYes
  • SupercruiseNo
  • Thrust VectoringNo
  • Internal Fuel2,500 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,338 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.2 Mach
  • Cruise Speed1,000 km/h
  • Stall Speed300 km/h
  • Service Ceiling20,000 m
  • Ferry Range3,300 km
  • Combat Radius700 km
  • Rate of Climb243 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length15.3 m
  • Wingspan8.6 m
  • Height4.9 m
  • Wing Area32
  • Empty Weight7,200 kg
  • Loaded Weight10,800 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight16,200 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built726
  • Operators14
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year2014
  • Production Start1966
  • Production End1992
  • Operational Statuslimited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1973Production started
  3. 1992Production ended
53
years in service
19
years in production
726
units produced
13
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
An afterburner is a device that injects fuel into a jet engine's hot exhaust gases, generating additional thrust through combustion.
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
Anti-ship missiles are guided missiles designed to engage and destroy naval vessels. They are typically used by aircraft, ships, or submarines to attack enemy ships.
A collection of integrated electronic systems on a military aircraft designed to detect, identify, disrupt, or deceive enemy radar, communications, and guided weapons.
A helmet-mounted display system that allows pilots to aim weapons by looking at targets, tracking head movements to direct sensors or weapons.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
A targeting pod is an external sensor module mounted on aircraft that provides laser designation, infrared imaging, and range‑finding to support precision strike and reconnaissance.
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