DASSAULT AVIATION

2’400 km/h

maximum speed

4’300 kp

maximum thrust

1’200 km

range of action

HISTORY

The J-2012/HB-RDF aircraft, active within Espace Passion, has flown more than 1,387 hours.

This magnificent aircraft is part of the Air Force’s second series of two-seater Mirages.
The first series of four aircraft is named Mirage III BS, while the second series of two aircraft, introduced in 1980, is named Mirage III DS (J-2011 and J-2012).
The code name of the two-seater Mirages is “EMIR” (E for exercise and MIR for Mirage). Unlike single-seaters, two-seaters were not equipped with radar. Their weapons were 2 30 mm guns, 2 infrared air-to-air rockets (SIWA), as well as lures (chaffs & flares).

The J-2012 made its last flight in the service of the Air Force in December 2003, from Buochs to Payerne, and was offered to the Foundation in 2005.

It is currently the only flight-ready aircraft engaged in flight service by Espace Passion.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Engaged: from 1982 to 2003
Mission: training
Reactor: ATAR 09 C-3, manufactured by SNECMA (F), 9-stage axial compressor, 2-stage turbines
Max. thrust: 4’300 kp
With afterburning: 6’000 kp
With afterburner + SEPR rocket engine: 7’300 kp

With afterburner and 8 JATOS: 9’600 kp
Empty weight: 6’500 kg
Maximum take-off weight: 8’835 kg
Maximum speed: Mach 2.2.2 (2400 km/h at high altitude)
Rate of ascent: 66 m/s
Maximum accelerations: +7.5g / -3.75g
Ceiling: 18’000 m/sea
Range of action: 1’200 km