What kind of engine does a Mirage F1 have?
Other avionics include an autopilot and yaw damper. The Mirage F1 was powered by a single SNECMA Atar 9K-50 turbojet engine, which was capable of providing roughly 7 tonnes-force (69 kN; 15,000 lbf) of thrust, giving the aircraft a maximum speed of 1,453 MPH and an altitude ceiling of 65,615 feet.
What kind of engine does a Dassault Mirage have?
South Africa granted Aerosud a contract to fit the Dassault Mirage F1 with the Klimov RD-33 engine used in the MiG-29 fighter. Although overtaken by the decision of the South African Air Force to buy the SAAB JAS 39 Gripen, the upgraded fighter was technically very successful.
What was the top speed of the first Mirage?
During its fourth flight, the prototype was recorded as having attained a top speed in excess of Mach 2. On 18 May 1967, the first prototype was lost in an accident at DGA Essais en vol, Istres; the crash had resulted from a loss of control after encountering flutter, killing its pilot.
When did the Mirage F1 hit the USS Stark?
On 17 May 1987, an Iraqi Mirage F1 fired a pair of Exocet missiles at the United States Navy (USN) warship USS Stark as it patrolled the Persian Gulf, causing extensive damage to the ship, killing 37 and wounding 21 members of Stark’s crew.
What kind of engine does the Mitsubishi Mirage have?
Another new version for the Japanese market was the 1600SX, a well-equipped five-door automatic fitted with the 1600GT’s 88-PS engine. At the same time as this facelift, Mitsubishi introduced a four-door sedan variant to Japan under the names Mirage Saloon and Lancer Fiore, which is not to be confused with the unrelated regular Lancer.
When did the Mitsubishi Mirage 1400 GT Turbo come out?
A more sporting turbocharged 105 PS (77 kW) version of the 1.4-liter engine was made available in Japan from September 1982 as the 1400 GT Turbo. The small turbocharger, of Mitsubishi’s own manufacture, unusually sat between the intake and the twin-barrel carburetor.
When did the Mitsubishi Mirage liftback come out?
The liftback introduced in 1988 complemented the sedan as an additional compact offering, and the coupé of 1991 fitted in with the subcompact range. The current Mirage model is a subcompact hatchback and sedan and it replaces the Mitsubishi Colt sold between 2002 and 2012.
When did the Mitsubishi Mirage Space Star come out?
However, New Zealand sold a very different Mirage from 2002—a rebadged Dutch-manufactured Mitsubishi Space Star labeled Mirage Space Star. This vehicle was not very popular and was discontinued in 2003. Mitsubishi launched the Mirage as a front-wheel drive three-door hatchback in March 1978, as a response to the 1973 oil crisis.