US EditionUkrainian Pilot Says His French-Made Jet Is Performing with 98% Kill Rate Against Russian Weapons
The Mirage 2000 jet achieves a 98% interception rate against Russian drones using Magic 2 missiles, with calls for more Western jets and longer-range weapons.
- On Wednesday, a Ukrainian Mirage 2000 pilot said the jet's effectiveness at intercepting drones and missiles is 98% during a rare on-camera interview at an operational airfield with his face obscured.
- Facing hundreds-strong salvos, Ukraine relies on the Mirage's short-range missiles but urges longer-range weapons as Ukraine and France signed a November 17 declaration to supply 100 Dassault Rafale F4 jets.
- Equipped with Magic 2 short-range air-to-air missiles, the crew said the Mirage downed at least 12 Kh-101 cruise missiles and Dmytro praised the missile, saying `It has performed exceptionally well`.
- To avoid strikes, crews now relocate Mirages to dispersed forward airstrips, with this filming location the third used in a week, and said they saved equipment and personnel thanks to supporters.
- Having trained in France with French fighter pilots, the pilot transitioned from Su-27s to Mirages after about six months of two-seat training and said shifting to Rafales, F-16s, or Gripens would be straightforward as Ukraine expects roughly 20 fourth-generation fighters from France.
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A Ukrainian air force pilot praises the French Mirage 2000 as almost unbeatable against Russian drones and missiles. But he also has clear recommendations for improvements.
Ukrainian pilot says his French-made jet is performing with 98% kill rate against Russian weapons
The Mirage pilot said the fighter has been effective, but also said the aircraft is limited with its short-range air-to-air options.Screenshot via YouTube/Ukrainian Air ForceA Ukrainian Mirage 2000 pilot said his fighter has a nearly perfect kill rate against Russian targets.The Ukrainian Air Force showed cockpit footage of the French jet destroying aerial targets.Its crew said the aircraft has downed at least 12 Kh-101 cruise missiles, as well …
Ukrainian Mirage 2000 Pilot Reports 98% Interception Rate Against Russian Air Threats
A Ukrainian fighter pilot flying the French Mirage 2000 has reported a 98% success rate in intercepting Russian drones and missiles, underlining both the aircraft’s effectiveness and the need for further Western military support. According to Defence Blog, a Ukrainian Air Force pilot currently operating the Mirage 2000 described the jet’s performance as highly effective in live combat conditions, particularly in countering Shahed drones and miss…
The Ukrainian Air Force has revealed details of the way Ukrainian pilots operate French aircraft Mirage 2000.
According to the latest edition of Key Defense Figures, at least five Mirage 2000-5F aircraft have been removed from the French Air and Space Force's inventory to be transferred to Ukraine, in accordance with the announcement made by President Macron on June 6, 2024. In February, Sébastien Lecornu, then Minister... This article, "In Ukraine, the Mirage 2000-5 is virtually always effective against Russian drones and missiles," first appeared on Z…
The French Mirage 2000 offered to Ukraine has a remarkable 98% efficiency rate against Russian missiles and drones. Dassault Aviation fighters have already intercepted several Kh-101 cruise missiles.
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