Mirage III/V

Ground AttackFrance

Overview

The Mirage series has been serving PAF for over five decades. Despite its age, it remains a capable platform for strike missions and has been extensively modified and upgraded by Pakistan's aviation industry.

Manufacturer

Dassault Aviation

Origin

France

Capabilities

✓Deep strike missions

✓Reconnaissance

✓Maritime strike

✓Nuclear delivery capability

✓Ground attack

✓Air defense

Specifications

Maximum Speed

Mach 2.2

Combat Range

1,200 km

Service Ceiling

17,000 m

Engine

SNECMA Atar 9C turbojet

Armament

Missiles, bombs, rockets

Crew

1 or 2

Combat Record

Indo-Pakistani War 1971

1971

•Strike missions against Indian bases
•Air defense operations
•Maintained air superiority in sectors

Operation Chengiz Khan

1971

•Preemptive strikes on Indian airbases
•Ground attack missions
•Deep penetration raids

Notable Features

★Longest-serving fighter in PAF
★Extensively modified and upgraded in Pakistan
★ROSE (Retrofit Of Strike Element) upgrades
★Strategic strike capability
★Proven reliability and maintainability