Mirage F1

Mirage F1

Type: Multirole Fighter

Domain: air

Country of Origin: France

Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation

First Deployed: 1978

Overview

Morocco has operated the Dassault Mirage F1 since 1978, making it one of the longest-serving types in the Royal Air Force. The Mirage F1 is a single-engine swept-wing multirole fighter designed for both air superiority and ground attack. Morocco acquired multiple variants (CH, EH, EH-200, BH) over the years. While technologically obsolete compared to modern threats, the Mirage F1 fleet still provides light attack and reconnaissance capability. Morocco has sustained the fleet through French technical support. The F1 is now an emergency retirement candidate as F-16V deliveries proceed.

Technical Specifications

Crew1
RadarThomson-CSF Cyrano IV
Engine1× SNECMA Atar 9K-50 (70.6 kN with afterburner)
Length15.30 m
Armament2× 30mm DEFA cannon; Magic R.550 AAMs; bombs and rockets
Wingspan8.40 m
Max SpeedMach 2.2 (2,335 km/h)
Combat Radius425 km
Service Ceiling20,000 m

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