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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ 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
Category
Country
Production
1966–1992
Quantity
726
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS · COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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
- Hardpoints7
- Weapons Payload4,000 kg
- Internal Gun1× 30 mm DEFA cannon
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesYes
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth8MOD.8
- RadarCyrano IV (or variants)
- AESA RadarNo
- Stealth / Low ObservableNo
- IRSTNo
- Electronic Warfare SuiteNo
- Helmet-Mounted SightNo
- Tactical DatalinkNo
- Targeting PodYes
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built726
- Operators5
- Variants20
▲Service History3MOD.3
- Production Start1966
- Production End1992
- Operational Statuslimited service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1966Production started
- 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
05 / MASS Score
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS RANKING Air Superiority Fighters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
88AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS19COLD WAR · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS222FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS101PERFORMANCE/PRICE · AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
ⓘ Rankings are within theAir Superiority Fighterscategory.
📖 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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