| Mirage IV |
Photographed at Nancy-Ochey Air Base, France, on 25 September 1994.
The Dassault Mirage IV was a nuclear-capable supersonic bomber and deep reconaissance aircraft.
Initial design work began in 1956 and official approval came a year later. First flight was in June of
1959 and the type entered service in October of 1964. 62 Mirage IV's were built between 1963 and
1968. The bomber versions were retired in 1996 and the reconaissance variants were retired in 2005.
Initial design work began in 1956 and official approval came a year later. First flight was in June of
1959 and the type entered service in October of 1964. 62 Mirage IV's were built between 1963 and
1968. The bomber versions were retired in 1996 and the reconaissance variants were retired in 2005.
Specifications:
Crew - 2
Length - 77 feet 1 inch.
Wingspan - 38 feet 10 inches.
Height - 17 feet 8 inches.
Maximum speed - Mach 2.2 (1,454 mph) at 40,000 feet.
Combat range - 2484 miles
Weights - Empty: 31,967 lbs. Loaded: 69,700 lbs.
Weapons: one freefall nuclear bomb or 16 1,000 lb. conventional bombs.
Crew - 2
Length - 77 feet 1 inch.
Wingspan - 38 feet 10 inches.
Height - 17 feet 8 inches.
Maximum speed - Mach 2.2 (1,454 mph) at 40,000 feet.
Combat range - 2484 miles
Weights - Empty: 31,967 lbs. Loaded: 69,700 lbs.
Weapons: one freefall nuclear bomb or 16 1,000 lb. conventional bombs.