Is Mirage 2000-5 good?
Equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and weapon systems, the Mirage 2000-5F played a pivotal role in various historical conflicts. Notably, during the Kosovo War in 1999, these aircraft showcased their precision and versatility by carrying out crucial ground attack and air-to-air missions. Mirage-2000 is a multi-role platform. The Mig-29 is a fighter. In air to air combat the Mig would win, but in strike, interdiction or recon the Mirage is way better. And the Mirage has a nuclear rule capability.Armed with a range of sophisticated weapons, including Magic 2 air-to-air missiles and laser-guided bombs, the Mirage 2000-5F demonstrated its adaptability and effectiveness in both aerial combat and ground support roles.The flight control system incorporates fly-by-wire to balance a naturally unstable aircraft. The relaxed static stability of the Mirage 2000 enables vast improvements in aircraft maneuverability and agility.
Does France still use Mirage 2000?
France is reported to have between 24 and 28 Mirage 2000-5F still in service. As we mentioned when the transfer was first announced, similarly to the F-16s, the Mirage 2000s will not be real game changers in the air war over Ukraine. The Aviationist. The first Mirage 2000s were delivered in early 2025, with one crashing soon after. Reporting in mid-February, Defense Express reported that only three Mirages have been delivered to Ukraine, of which one crashed in July. It says two more are expected to be delivered by the end of March 2026, bringing the total to four.