MilitaryDassault Mirage 2000-5Ei
Fighter Jetconfirmed
The Mirage 2000-5Ei is an export variant of the Mirage 2000-5 multirole fighter, specifically developed for Taiwan. It is designed for air defense and air superiority missions, equipped with advanced radar and beyond-visual-range missile capabilities. Its primary role is to intercept hostile aircraft and maintain control of the airspace.
Specifications
| Type | Fighter Jet |
| Origin | France |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
| Introduced | 1997 |
| Generation | 4th gen |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,336 km/h |
| Range | 1,550 km |
| Ceiling | 17,000 m |
| Crew | 1 |
History
Taiwan acquired 60 Mirage 2000-5Ei fighters in the mid-1990s, which remain a cornerstone of its air defense capabilities.
Operators
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