Mirage III
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- The Dassault Mirage III is an iconic single-engine fighter aircraft that was developed and manufactured by the renowned French aircraft company Dassault Aviation. It holds a significant place in aviation history as the first Western European combat aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in horizontal flight. This groundbreaking achievement was realized on October 24, 1958, marking a new era in supersonic aviation.
The Mirage III enjoyed immense popularity and success, both domestically and internationally. It was produced in large numbers to cater to the requirements of the French Air Force as well as numerous export customers. Countries like Argentina, Australia, South Africa, Pakistan, Israel, and various non-aligned nations were among the prominent operators of this remarkable fighter aircraft.
Often hailed as a second-generation fighter, the Mirage III boasted an impressive service life with its operators. Its maneuverability and effectiveness in close-range dogfights made it a formidable opponent in aerial combat. The aircraft's design exhibited remarkable versatility, allowing for adaptation into various roles. It seamlessly transformed into a trainer, reconnaissance aircraft, and ground-attack platform. Furthermore, it served as a foundation for the development of several derivative models, including the Dassault Mirage 5, Dassault Mirage IIIV, and Atlas Cheetah.
One of the notable characteristics of the Mirage III was its extensive modification and upgrade capabilities. Several operators, such as the Pakistan Air Force, embarked on ambitious programs to enhance the performance and capabilities of their Mirage III fleets. Project ROSE, undertaken by the Pakistan Air Force, showcased the dedication and commitment to keeping the Mirage III at the forefront of modern warfare.
The Mirage III's combat capabilities were put to the test in various conflicts by multiple operators. The Israeli Air Force emerged as one of the most prolific users of the Mirage III outside of France itself. During the Six-Day War, the Mirage III proved its mettle in both air superiority and strike missions. It played a pivotal role in securing Israeli dominance in the region. In the subsequent Yom Kippur War, the Mirage III was exclusively employed in air-to-air combat, working in conjunction with the Israeli-built IAI Nesher, a derivative of the Mirage 5. The legendary Israeli fighter pilot Giora Epstein achieved remarkable success, claiming numerous kills while flying either the Mirage III or the Nesher.
The South African Border War witnessed the Mirage III forming the backbone of the South African Air Force's fleet. The fleet comprised a cluster of Mirage IIICZ interceptors, Mirage IIIEZ fighter-bombers, and Mirage IIIRZ reconnaissance fighters. The Mirage III played a pivotal role in securing South African air superiority in the conflict. However, as newer aircraft like the Mirage F1 were introduced, the Mirage III gradually transitioned into secondary roles, including daytime interception, base security, reconnaissance, and training missions.
During the Falklands War, the Argentine Air Force employed the Mirage IIIEA. However, the absence of an aerial refuelling capability severely limited the aircraft's usefulness in the conflict. Even with the use of drop tanks, the Mirage IIIEA had a meager endurance of only five minutes within the combat area surrounding the British fleet.
The Dassault Mirage III stands as a pioneering fighter aircraft that pushed the boundaries of aviation technology. Its remarkable achievements, including being the first Western European combat aircraft to surpass Mach 2, have secured its place in history. The Mirage III's versatility, adaptability, and combat prowess made it a highly sought-after aircraft, with numerous operators around the world relying on its capabilities.
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Mysterious French Army, Perturbator
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To me still the sexiest fighter jet ever produced, especially the 'E'
Probably one of the prettiest fighters ever made.
We are the only one in the world who sees them flying in our skies only PAF has still operational mirage 3 in service and I see him every day flying my work place in Karachi
I was 10 years old kid when these australian mirages were purchased by PAF.my father a warrant officer and was stationed at mauripur masroor air base karachi when these airframes arrived on flatbeds we kids were standing by the road and watching and counting them.8 years passed and i joined PAF and after 3 more years of training my first posting as an avionics tech.was on very these ex aussie air crafts of 75 sqn or may be 77 sqn, same serial no we just put year of induction 90 and put 5 in start of no.so A3-034 became 90- 534 in here.great aircrafts made by commonwealth aircraft corporation they are far better than m3 and m5 made by french maintenance wise and access wise.they were mafe far better by rose mod and some were used as spares airforce raised two sqns in both i ve served and they are still flying here after their 4th or 5th GVis.great aeroplanes.childhood memories.
Thanks for the details. The Mirage is a great aircraft.
Gorgeous plane.
The South African Airforce used Mirage 111’s extensively during the Bush War
forever in hearts MIGHTY MIRAGE ❤⚡
Awesome compilation and lots of RAAF Service shots, brings back fond memories of my service as an airman maintainer, thankyou 😍👍
great aircraft. The Mirage III rocks
What a fighter👍💨
Wonderful video, sequence, everything!
Merci 👍👍👍
Btw Anyone getting "Les Chevaliers Du CIel"-vibes?
The series televised from 1967-1970
There was a second series from 1987-1988. I haven't watched that one.
Beauty
Pakistan Air Force still operates Mirages till this date which were upgraded to 4th Generation by Project ROSE by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex! They will be replaced by JF17 Block III's in coming 5-6 Years
This and draken...simple and fast mover
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One of my fondest memories was we flew north 50 ft off the deck my c/o was big Jim flemming in A3-40 me A3-17 @ the time over Surfer's Paradise Beach circa 1986 ! They crapped themselves when we flew !!! ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂my friend Craig Macklemann was killed flying A3-40
The French used to know how to make great looking planes
Used to know ? Don't worry, they're still knowing how to make great looking planes.
Rafale is often winning in the polls for best looking fighter jet.
Another great PLANES
I was gobsmacked how rugged the grandad GoPro was when handed to the jet jockey, first how do you fly with it second hope he didn't have to use the Martin Baker with it 😮!!!
302 vitórias ar ar.
...this plane, with average performance, became famous thanks to Israeli pilots and the Israeli Air Force! Remember that!
Devenu célèbre grâce aux israéliens d'accord, mais...
Aux performances moyennes ?
Là, pas d'accord (sauf si on parle de sa motorisation, car l'ATAR consommait énormément d'où son rayon d'action limité) mais grâce à ses qualités aérodynamiques, il était en avance de 40 ans sur ses contemporains.
A son époque c'était un des avions les plus performants...
The performance was anything but average back then. Interception of a U-2 once for example. A beautiful aircraft designed as a interceptor and later able to perform as a multi role aircraft with great success. While of course being designed autonomously.
Average performance?!
Not at all, well balanced performances, indeed, and versatile aircraft considering all versions avaible.
@@bertrandviolette9008 Just as I said.
Pakistan Air Force bought all retired Australian planes and rebuilt them with modern avionics.
HI,
I would like to ask you if you could download and use a short clip of this video (without music) for a video I'm making on my channel that talks about military aircraft, obviously with the necessary citations. Thanks so much
I have no issue with that. There won't be a problem with the audio.
@@capitalaviation thanks:)
05:32 Is the whole footage available somewhere?
It looks like real dogfights recorded during a conflict (maybe in the 6 days war or something else), since the aircrafts being shot down are mostly migs.
Müzik hakkında bilgisi olan varsa yazarsa sevinirim. Mirage serisi bütün modeller harika
gerçi videoyu yükleyen belirtmiş ama yazayım "perturbator - venger"
evet delta kanadın da ayrı bir güzelliği var. avrupalılar mig-21 in başarısından sonra delta kanada takıntılı oldular.
ama ruslardan farkı avrupalılar kuyruksuz delta modeli tercih ettiler/ediyorlar.
In serious hindsight do the Pakistani population know that the aircraft was actually designed by a Jewish guy?