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Mirage F1 in service with Iran
Photo: Danial Behmanesh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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Air Superiority Fighters · France · 1966
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Mirage F1 in service with Iran
Mirage F1 in service with Iran Photo: Danial Behmanesh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
60
Agility
70
Speed
65
Radar & Avionics
50
Range
75
Stealth
0
Survivability
70
Reliability
85
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin France
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
EraCold War
In service1966–1992
Operators14 countries
Quantity726
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
19/30
Cold War
88/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
60
Agility
70
Speed
65
Radar & Avionics
50
Range
75
Stealth
0
Survivability
70
Reliability
85
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Mirage F1 in service with Iran
Country
Production
1966–1992
Quantity
726
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
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 Year1973
  • Crew1
  • Primary Rolemultirole fighter/ground‑attack
  • Generation4th
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant8MOD.8
  • Engine Typeturbojet
  • Engine ModelSNECMA Atar 9K-50
  • Number of Engines1
  • Thrust (dry, each)69
  • Thrust (afterburner, each)0
  • Thrust-to-Weight0.9
  • AfterburnerNo
  • Internal Fuel3,000 kg
▣Performance10MOD.10
  • Top Speed2,400 km/h
  • Top Speed (Mach)2.2 Mach
  • Cruise Speed900 km/h
  • Stall Speed250 km/h
  • Service Ceiling18,000 m
  • Ferry Range2,800 km
  • Combat Radius700 km
  • Rate of Climb250 m/s
  • G-Limit9
  • Takeoff Run800 m
◇Dimensions & Weights7MOD.7
  • Length15.8 m
  • Wingspan8.6 m
  • Height4.9 m
  • Wing Area32
  • Empty Weight7,200 kg
  • Loaded Weight11,500 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight12,400 kg
◆Armament8MOD.8
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built726
  • Operators5
  • Variants20
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Production Start1966
  • Production End1992
  • Operational Statuslimited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1966Production started
  2. 1992Production ended
60
years in service
26
years in production
726
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ 8 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory6country · 255units
255active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 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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