Dassault Mirage 2000N/2000D
The Dassault Mirage 2000N is a variant of the Mirage 2000 designed for nuclear strike. It formed the core of the French air-based strategic nuclear deterrent. The Mirage 2000D is its conventional attack counterpart.
Mirage 2000N/D | |
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A Mirage 2000D flying over RIAT in 2016 | |
Role | Tactical bomber |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation |
First flight | 3 February 1986 |
Retired | 2018 (2000N) |
Status | Active (2000D only) |
Primary user | French Air and Space Force |
Number built | 161 (75 Mirage 2000N and 86 Mirage 2000D) |
Developed from | Mirage 2000 |
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