Dassault Mirage 2000D

The Dassault Mirage 2000D is a dedicated platform for all-weather, low-altitude ground-attack missions using conventional weapons. In contrast, the Mirage 2000N was specifically designed as a nuclear strike aircraft to carry France's Air-Sol Moyenne Portée (ASMP) missile.

The French twin-seat strike fighter officially entered operational service with the French Air Force in 1993. Developed by Dassault Aviation, it was built to replace the older Vought F-8 Crusaders and SEPECAT Jaguars in the ground-attack role.

Although it is strictly a ground-attack aircraft, the Mirage 2000D retains self-defense capabilities. It typically carries Matra Magic II or MBDA MICA infrared-seeking air-to-air missiles on its wingtip pylons for protection.

The aircraft is equipped with twin DEFA 554 30mm cannons and can carry a wide array of NATO-standard ordnance. Its primary weapons include laser-guided bombs, such as the GBU-12, and the Apache runway cratering missile.