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Dassault Aviation Mirage IV

Military
Dassault Aviation Mirage IV

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The Dassault Aviation Mirage IV of 1959 was a French supersonic strategic bomber combining delta-wing aerodynamics with two engines and nuclear-strike capability. At 23.5 meters with an 11.8-meter span and 2,340 km/h, it embodied France's nuclear deterrent force.

Specifications

Role
Supersonic strategic bomber
Origin
France
Crew
2
Engines
2
First flight
1959
Length
23.5 m
Wingspan
11.8 m
Max speed
2,340 km/h