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{{infobox Aircraft
|image    = M20005prespic.png
|name    = Mirage 2000-5
|livery  = 
|type    = Combat and interception aircraft
|authors  = Emmanuel Baranger (3D/FDM), Buckaroo (FDM), 5H1N0B1 (Weapons, Systems), F-Sig (3D, Systems)
|fdm      = YASim
|fgname  = m2000-5
|status-fdm = 4
|status-systems = 4
|status-cockpit = 3
|status-model = 4
|download = http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/les-appareils/m2000/appareil.htm
}}
{{Distinguish|Dassault Mirage 2000}}
{{Distinguish|Dassault Mirage 2000}}
The '''Dassault Mirage 2000-5''' is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation jet fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation. It was designed as a lightweight fighter based on the Mirage III in the late 1970s for the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air). The Mirage 2000 evolved into a multirole aircraft with several variants developed, with sales to a number of nations. The variants include the Mirage 2000N and 2000D strike variants, the improved Mirage 2000-5 and several export variants. Over 600 aircraft were built and it is in service in nine countries as of 2009.
{{Note|The new JSBsim version is now in master.}}
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}
The '''Dassault Mirage 2000-5''' is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation jet fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation. An improvement of the [[Mirage 2000]], it was improved by Thomson-CSF (now Thales Group) in the early 1990s in response to the Mirage 2000's ageing compared to the latest [[F-16]] fighter models.


== Presentation Vidéo ==
Improvements over the Mirage 2000 include the capability to carry a laser designator pod, new pulse-doppler multi-target radar, new defensive systems, and updated avionics, including a night vision-compatible glass cockpit, wide-angle [[HUD]], and {{Abbr|HOTAS|Hands On Throttle And Stick}} controls.
Here is a video presentation video for the mirage 2000-5 with the last update.
 
{{#ev:youtube | uAhXLSO1tt4}}


Coming into service with the French Air Force (''Armée de l'Air''), and exported to several countries, Dassault further improved it by creating the {{Wikipedia|Dassault Mirage 2000#Mirage 2000-5 Mark 2|Mirage 2000-5 Mark 2}}, the most advanced of all Mirage 2000s.


== Keyboard Controls ==
== Keyboard Controls ==
=== Flight Controls ===
{| class="keytable"
{|
! Key
|{{key press|d}}
! Function
|Open/Close canopy
|-
| {{key press|d}} || Open/close canopy (3 positions : opened, closed and half-opened)
|-
|-
|{{key press| e}}
| {{key press|e}} || Fire weapon
|Fire guns/missiles
|-
|-
|{{key press|E}}
| {{key press|Shift|e}} || Parachute (landing)
|Parachute (landing)
|-
|-
|{{key press|Pav Num}}
| {{key press|Shift|j}} || Jettison tank
|Release the corresponding load (Not anymore on 08/2013 version)
|-
|-
|{{key press|0}}
| {{key press|Shift|t}} || Toggle ECM & RWR
|Jettison Tank
|-
|-
|{{key press|T}}
| {{key press|t}} || Change radar distances (10, 20 50, 100, 150)
|Toggle ECM & RWR
|-
|-
|{{key press|t}}
| {{key press|Shift|r}} || Activate/deactivate targeting the nearest in the HUD (the target has to be bellow radar range)
|Change Radar Distances (10, 20 50, 100, 150)
|-
|-
|{{key press|R}}
| {{key press|Shift|h}} || Toggle armament circles
|Activate/desactivate targeting the nearest in the HUD (the target has to be bellow radar range)
|-
|-
|{{key press|H}}
| {{key press|<nowiki>}</nowiki>}} || On/off Engines (autostart)
|Toggle Armements Circles
|-
|-
|{{key press|<nowiki>}</nowiki>}}
| {{key press|l}} || Flare out
|On/Off Reactor
|-
|-
|{{key press|l}}
| {{key press|Shift|l}} || Landing lights
|Flare out
|-
|-
|{{key press|n}}
| {{key press|n}} || Next target
|Next Target
|-
|-
|{{key press|Ctrl|N}}
| {{key press|Ctrl|n}} || Previous target
|Previous Target
|-
|-
|{{key press|Ctrl|B}}
| {{key press|Ctrl|b}} || Air brake
|Air Brake
|-
|-
|{{key press|w}}
| {{key press|w}} || Cycle stick weapon mode selector
|Cycle Stick Weapon Mode Selector
|}
|}


Afterburners engage when throttle moves past 75%
== Specifications ==
 
[[File:Mirage 2000-5's colored afturburner.png|thumb|mirage 2000-5's colored afturburner at night]]
To fire a guided Missile, select A/A missile with "w", activate "lock" with R, aim with the HUD and fire with "e". Beware : it's a bad idea to fire a missile and have negative G...(Don't shoot yourself)
=== General characteristics ===
 
==General characteristics==
* Crew: 1
* Crew: 1
* Length: 14.36 m (47 ft 1 in)
* Length: 14.36 m (47 ft 1 in)
* Wingspan: 9.13 m (29 ft)
* Wingspan: 9.13 m (29 ft)
* Height: 5.20 m (17 ft)
* Height: 5.20 m (17 ft)
* Wing area: 41 m² (441.3 ft²)
* Wing area: 41 m<sup>2</sup> (441.3 ft<sup>2</sup>)


==Weight==
=== Weight ===
* Empty weight: 7,500 kg (16,350 lb)
* Empty weight: 7,500 kg (16,350 lb)
* Loaded weight: 13,800 kg (30,420 lb)
* Loaded weight: 13,800 kg (30,420 lb)
* Max. takeoff weight: 17,000 kg (37,500 lb)
* Max. takeoff weight: 17,000 kg (37,500 lb)


==Engine==
=== Engine ===
[[File:M2000-5 EICAS.png|thumb|The new EICAS, for engine mamagement]]
* Powerplant: 1 x SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan  
* Powerplant: 1 × SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan  
** Dry thrust: 64.3 kN (14,500 lbf)
* Dry thrust: 64.3 kN (14,500 lbf)
** Thrust with afterburner: 95.1 kN (21,400 lbf)
* Thrust with afterburner: 95.1 kN (21,400 lbf)


==Performance==
=== Performance ===
* Maximum speed: Mach 2.2 (2,530+ km/h, 1,500+ mph) at high altitude/ 1,110 km/h (690 mph) at low altitude
* Maximum speed:
** High altitude: Mach 2.2 (2,530+ km/h, 1,500+ mph)
** Low altitude: 1,110 km/h (690 mph)
* Range: 1,550 km (837 nmi, 963 mi) with drop tanks
* Range: 1,550 km (837 nmi, 963 mi) with drop tanks
* Ferry range: 3,335 km (1,800 nmi, 2,073 mi) with auxiliary fuel
* Ferry range: 3,335 km (1,800 nmi, 2,073 mi) with auxiliary fuel
* Service ceiling: 17,060 m (59,000 ft)
* Service ceiling: 17,060 m (59,000 ft)
* Rate of climb: 285 m/s (56,000 ft/min)
* Rate of climb: 285 m/s (56,000 ft/min)
* Wing loading: 337 kg/m² (69 lb/ft²)
* Wing loading: 337 kg/m<sup>2</sup> (69 lb/ft<sup>2</sup>)
* Thrust/weight: 0.91
* Thrust/weight: 0.91
* Roll Rate : 270 deg/sec  
* Roll Rate: 270 deg/sec  
* G load : +9g / -3.2g (override mode : 11 g, structural limit 12 g),  
* G limits: +9.0 g / -3.2 g (override mode: 11 g, structural limit: 12 g)
 
== Help ==
=== Weapons ===
[[File:Mirage 2000-5's weapons.png|thumb|some mirage 2000-5's air-air weapons]]
Available weapons for FlightGear's Mirage 2000-5 are as follows:
 
* Guns: 2 x 30 mm (1.18 in) DEFA 554 revolver cannon, 125 rounds per gun
 
* Missiles:
** Air-to-air missiles: {{Wikipedia|MBDA MICA}}, {{Wikipedia|R.550 Magic|Matra R.550 Magic 2}}, {{Wikipedia|Super 530|Matra Super 530}} {{clarify}}, {{Wikipedia|AIM-120 AMRAAM}}, {{Wikipedia|AIM-9 Sidewinder}}, {{Wikipedia|AIM-54 Phoenix}}, and the {{Wikipedia|R-73 (missile)#Variants|Vympel R-74}}.
** Air-to-ground missiles: {{Wikipedia|Storm Shadow}} (''SCALP'' in French service), {{Wikipedia|Sea Eagle (missile)|Sea Eagle}}, {{Wikipedia|AGM-65 Maverick}}, {{Wikipedia|GBU-16}}, and the {{Wikipedia|GBU-12}}.
 
==== How to fire a guided missile ====
# Select your missile on the graphical MFD, with the top button of the left series button.
# Then, select your weapon mode with {{key press|w}} (cycles through nothing, guns, missiles)
# Press {{key press|Shift|r}} to activate radar illumination.
# Acquire your target.
# Fire with {{key press|e}}.
 
{{Note|Due to the generic missile script, FlightGear's Mirage 2000-5 can carry missiles not carried on the aircraft in real life.  For a list of weapons available to the aircraft in real life, please see {{Wikipedia|Dassault Mirage 2000#Specifications (Mirage 2000C)}}.}}
{{Caution|It is a bad idea to fire a missile while under negative G.}}
 
=== Refueling ===
The Mirage is capable of [[mid-air refueling]].  You can enter the desired [[TACAN]] code into the right MFD (see second video), and then use both radar and the TACAN to guide you in.


== Weapons ==
=== Radar ===
[[File:Mirage-2000-5weapons managment.png|thumb|Graphical weapon selection]]
The radar has 5 ranges (10, 20, 50, 100, and 150 nm) which can be switched with {{key press|t}}. It can identify multiple targets and show some information about them.


'''Guns:''' 2× 30 mm (1.18 in) DEFA 554 revolver cannon, 125 rounds per gun
=== HUD ===
The HUD shows both potential targets and the locked target. It also shows if the undercarriage is extended, the distance to the ground if the altitude is below 5,000 feet, and the Mach speed if the aircraft is going faster than Mach 0.8.
=== Dual seat in Multiplayer Mode ===
You can flight in the back seat as a passenger in [[Multiplayer]] mode
This is under development, the goal is to make the mirage 2000 [[Dual Control]] ready !


'''Missiles:'''
how to test multiplayer on same PC ?
: '''Air-to-air missiles''': MBDA MICA IR/RF, Matra R550 Magic-II, Matra R530, AIM120 AMRAAM, AIM9 sidewinder, AIM-54 Phoenix, R74 Vympel (More to come)
* run flightgear with parameters :
: '''Air-to-surface missiles''': SCALP/APACHE missile (cruise missile Air to ground), Sea Eagle (cruise missile Air to sea), AGM65 Maverick, GBU16,GBU12
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
--aircraft=m2000-5B          --multiplay=out,10,127.0.0.1,5000 --multiplay=in,10,127.0.0.1,5001 --callsign="PILOT" --prop:/sim/remote/pilot-callsign="NOSA"
</syntaxhighlight>
* run another instance with parameters :
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
--aircraft=m2000-5B-backseat --multiplay=out,10,127.0.0.1,5001 --multiplay=in,10,127.0.0.1,5000 --callsign="NOSA"  --prop:/sim/remote/pilot-callsign="PILOT"
</syntaxhighlight>
[[File:Mirage2000-5 multiplayer dual seat.png|thumb|mirage 2000-5 multiplayer dual seat]]


'''To fire a guided Missile''' :  
FYI : NOSA (Navigateur Officier Systèmes d'Armes) mean Weapons Systems Officer Navigator.
Select your missile on the graphical mfd, with the top button of the left series button.<br />
Then, select your weapon mode with ''''w'''' (nothing, guns, missiles...)<br />
Press ''''Shift - r'''' and activate the radar illumination. Acquire your target, and fire with ''''e'''' <br />


'''Notes :''' Missile here are guided. There are lot a different missile, more than what the 2000-5 can carry. It's due to the missile's script, and its future adaption on other aircraft.
=== Sky Knights Squadron textbook ===


== Refueling ==
==== I. Weapons use ====
[[File:M2000-5 Refueling.png|thumb|Air to Air refueling with an A330-MRTT]]
FOX-3:
[[File:Refueling using RADAR TACAN.png|thumb|This how to refuel, using both TACAN and RADAR]]
MICA-EM: under 40 NM, choose the radar range just above your enemy's distance. Comparable to AIM-120, but better at a shorter distance. Extremely maneuverable due to thrust vectoring.
Thanks to Fguk's team who worked on the A330-MRTT, the 2000-5 can refuel with it, as an AI, instead of the KA-6.


When Flightgear gives you the TACAN, you can enter it in the MFD screen (watch the how to video), and then, use both radar and the tacan
FOX-1:
Super 530D: under 25 NM, rather precise at close range too. Slightly better than the AIM-7.


Only on mirage 2000-5 feature : in french air force, refuelling is always at 22 000 feets.
FOX-2:
MICA-IR: use under 20 NM, target must be locked with radar. Very useful in dogfights because of its superiority towards the AIM-9. Extremely maneuverable due to thrust vectoring.
Magic II: under 7 NM, target must be locked with radar. Corrects trajectory every 2/10th of second, rather precise, but inferior to AIM-9.


== Radar and HUD ==
Guns: 125 rounds, don't waste them by shooting above 1000 meters, shoot at close range only when you have a solution. In a fight against several enemies, you can't be winchester.
[[File:2000-5 new cockpit.png|thumb|More realistic cockpit of the 2000-5.]]
The Radar have 5 distances, (10, 20 50,100, 150) wich can be switched with {{key press|t}}. This radar can identify multiple spot and show their level (with only 2 digits)
The HUD show both potential target and actual target.
It also show if the gear are out, show the ground alt if this on is bellow 5 000 feets, and show mach only if spedd > mach 0.8


== MFD & Navigation ==
WARNING against aircraft like the F-15, the Mirage has a slight disadvantage (less missiles) and it's better if you can go nearer and engage dogfight, in which the Mirage outturns many fighters.
Here is a video to explain how to navigate, use autopilot & MFD


{{#ev:youtube | i9FXj03IDfs}}
==== II. ACM ====
The Mirage has a very good turn rate, which means you can keep on with full reheat for several minutes in a high-G turn. Against a fighter like the JA-37 or the F-15, it is recommended to enter a two-circle fight. Against better turning aircraft such as the F-16, it is recommended to choose a one-circle fight.
When merging with your opponent, it is suggested to throttle up 1 or 2 nautical miles before crossing your enemy, as the engine is a bit slow in response time. Also, the Mirage tends to lose lots of speed when turning: since it is a delta wing, it is basically a flying airbrake.
Don't waste energy by climbing high, because you lose speed and offer a still target for your enemy.
The Mirage 's turn rate is best around 250-350kts, and you should have full reheat to keep on turning.
If you stay close to the ground (where the Mirage is very manoeuverable), the other pursuing you might crash, but pay attention to your speed, if you stall, there’s no way you can regain your speed before crashing at low altitude. Although against other good aircraft at low level, such as the Viggen, it is better to push them to the stall in a one circle fight, as it is slightly under-powered and a formidable opponent at low altitude.


==== III. Checklist for a dogfight ====
Start-up:
* Check fuel
* Switch the battery on
* Turn on both alternators
* Turn on the transformator
* Switch the cut-off and secure it
* Switch the left and right (G and D) pumps to “M”
* Switch the “VENT ON”
* Open the protection of the starter
* Check that the BP button has been switched
* Press the starter during 1 second
* Press the fuel P button
* Wait about 30 seconds for the fuel pumps to reach the correct level
* Open the guard and switch the start selector to ON, the engines will spool up
* Deselect the Fuel P
The engines are now idle, you can go on to the next part of the tutorial.


== Developpement ==
Pre-flight:
=== Changelog 2015-02 ===
* Close the canopy
* Turn on A/C and set it to 16.9 – 18°C by turning the knob (WARNING: F=froid=cold and C=chaud=hot)
* Select flight mode to TO
* Set transponder according to your mission
* Set the right MFD according to your mission (compass; radio; RWR; engine dialog; map)
* Set the navigation dialog according to your mission
* Reload flares and guns
* Toggle multiplayer shot report
* Remove automatic missile view
* Select payload


3D :  
Engaging:
*Several more instrument in the cockpit. The working ones are : startup instrument, light variator instruments.(The others, I'm still working on it)
* Set link16 accordingly if you have wingmen
*New gun explosion : more realistics
* Master arm on
*New missiles explosion : more realistics
* Set the right MFD to RWR
*New flames that take differents colors, depending of the sun position
* Radar active set at the correct distance
*New light effect in the cockpit when using Rembrandt.
* MICA-EM selected for BVR, guns for WVR
*New rule about each instruments lights effects
* FOV 100-120°, looking up a bit so that you keep eye contact with your opponent in dogfight, but keep sight of your RWR
*Possibility to disable the pilot.
* Turn the pilot cam view slightly up and decrease FOV so you have a wide angle
*Desactivate temporary the "non Rembrandt Shadow" that have big issue in MP (and do not allow a correct dogfight)
* If incoming missile, launch a few flares/chaffs and push nose down so the missile, anticipating your movements, will crash to the ground. Other missile evading techniques also valid.
*New "Exhaust"
* Try to engage dogfight, as the Mirage is one of the best in this category
*Separated livery & logos (that allow differents HQ logos independently of the livery)
* Try to break off the fight before the bingo. A fight is won when you are back at your base, safe on ground, and the other is down. It’s no use winning if you crash to the ground after this.


Systems :
== Gallery ==
*Double center Mfd for the guys who want (or not) the canvas one. The older is now working lot more better.
{{#ev:youtube|uAhXLSO1tt4|||{{en|Video showing the new features of the Mirage 2000-5 (Feb 2015 version)}}|frame}}
*Working startup procedure
{{#ev:youtube|i9FXj03IDfs|||{{en|Video explaining how to navigate and use the [[autopilot]] & MFD}}|frame}}
*Working cockpit light variator
{{#ev:youtube|clKk-Zb2Okw|||{{en|Little demo to explain how work the sniping pod for GBU}}|frame}}
*Utilisation of the <usage> tag
Weapons :
*Ground designation : This now possible to create a "ground target", by clicking on the ground and then clicking at the "Create a Target" in "Mirage 2000 > Fast Config" menu.


Nasal :
=== Miscelleanous ===
*Lot of improvement by using a centralised function lanch and update instead of setListener or multiple different loop. This should invisble to the user except that their FPS will stay high
<gallery mode="packed">
*Loads are now visible over MP
Mirage 2000-5's flight in formation lights.png|mirage 2000-5's flight in formation lights
Mirage 2000-5 flying over France.png|mirage 2000-5 over France
Mirage 2000-5's mini-hud and logo "2000-5".png|mirage 2000-5's mini-hud and logo "2000-5"
Mirage2000-5 2seats with ground equipment.png|mirage 2000-5 2 seats with ground equipment
Mirage2000-5 2seats with some stores.png|mirage 2000-5 2 seats with some stores
Mirage2000-5 2seats landing nellis.png|mirage 2000-5 2 seats landing nellis
Mirage2000-5 2seats ready to start.png|mirage 2000-5 2 seats ready to start
Mirage2000-5 2seats takeoff under rain.png|mirage 2000-5 2 seats takeoff under rain
Mirage2000-5 raindrops1.png|mirage 2000-5 raindrops1
Mirage2000-5 raindrops2.png|mirage 2000-5 raindrops2
Mirage2000-5 basse altitude with pod.png|mirage 2000-5 flying low altitude with pod "PDLCT"
</gallery>


=== What was done on the precedent changelog 201308===
=== Refueling ===
*A specific and clicable autopilot (see video)
<gallery mode="packed">
*multi screen MFD
M2000-5 Refueling.png|[[Mid-air refueling]] with an A330-MRTT
*Radio management on mfd
Refueling using RADAR TACAN.png|Refuelling using [[TACAN]] and radar
*An mfd EICAS
Mirage-2000-5weapons managment.png|Graphical weapon selection
*Cockpit general graphics are improved.
M2000-5 EICAS.png|EICAS for engine mamagement
*A weapons selection on mfd (wich make the numpad free)
</gallery>
*Better sound, missile script improved (Working aiming missiles)
*working alert panel
*a clock
And lot of other stuff not listed here...


=== Liveries and logos ===
<gallery mode="packed">
Mirage 2000-5's green-blue ardennes.png|mirage 2000-5's green/blue camo (squadron "Ardennes")
Mirage 2000-5's blue-grey camo chimere.png|mirage 2000-5's blue/grey camo (squadron "Chimère d'argent")
Mirage 2000-5's desert camo lafayette.png|mirage 2000-5's desert camo (squadron "Lafayette")
Mirage2000-5 one seat grey livery.png|mirage 2000-5's grey livery (squadron "Alsace")
</gallery>


== Changelog ==


=== May 2017 version ===
==== 3D model ====
* a new two seats version (the mirage 2000B, N and D)
* new HD (high definition) liveries
* specific liveries : green digital, snow, black, etc
* a lot of corrections on littles details (antennas, refueling pole, gears doors, intakes shades, cockpit, wheels, reddish engine) for both versions (one and two seats)
* ground equipment
==== effects ====
* rain effects (sound, raindrops, effects on the fuselage)
* shakes on high gload, mach 1
* realistic blackout/redout
==== Systems ====
* new improvments on fly by wire systems (the purpose is to obtain maximum realism when flying : pitch limitations on high gload or high angle of attack, pitch and roll limitations when airbrakes are active)
* more stability with an "auto-trim system"
* new realistic radar with ground and doppler effects
* new instruments
* canvas nav-display
* partial canvas hud : radar detected targets are designed on the hud
==== Weapons and stores ====
* more realistic weapons to dogfight [http://opredflag.shivtr.com/ OPRF team] : realistic damages, counter measures, missile trajectory
* new weapons or 3d improvment for : matra mica IR, mica EM, magic, exocet
* liveries on external tanks
* inert pod : PDLCT (pod de designation laser - camera thermique)


=== Futures Objectives on the precedent changelog 201308===
=== Feb 2015 version ===
*Add more clicable instruments- On going (even if some are done)
==== 3D model ====
*Make the start procedure more realistic Done. (Ill add check list later)
* Several more instrument in the cockpit, including startup instrument, and light variator instruments.
*Complete the Alert Panel- On going (60%)
* New, more realistic gun explosion.
*Make a better HUD -> Use canvas (To make multiple Hud, for example, draw a runway on the HUD while landing with low visibility...) -Not Yet
* New, more realistic missile explosion.
*Throttle stick,gear green/red light, Jettison all button. On going (even if some are done)
* New afterburner flames that take differents colors, depending on the sun position.
*Checklist
* New [[Rembrandt]] light effects in the cockpit.
*Add some "ground" feature. Not Yet
* New rule about each instrument's light effects
*Improve the missile script. On going
* Possibility to hide the pilot model when in the cockpit.
*Put sound on missiles. Not Yet
* Deactivate the temporary non-Rembrandt shadow, because it had a big MP issue and did not allow a correct dogfight.
*Make the loads visibles in mp. Done
* New exhaust.
*Make the RWR work. Not Yet
* Separated livery & logos.  Logos are now independent of the livery.
*Put Missiles on a generic folder. Not Yet
==== Systems ====
*increase visual on missiles. Not Yet
* Center MFD can switch between old version and Canvas [[NavDisplay]] version.  
*Correct the radar issue due to the generic function radardist and multiplayer ATC. Done
* Working startup procedure.
* Working cockpit light variator.
* Utilisation of the <code><nowiki><usage></nowiki></code> tag.
==== Weapons ====
* You can now create a ground target, by clicking on the ground and then clicking "Create a Target" in the "Mirage 2000 > Fast Config" menu.
==== Nasal ====
* Centralised function launch and update instead of multiple separate loops/listeners.
* Loads are now visible over MP.


*make high resolution liveries (But keep the old ones). Done
=== August 2013 version ===
*Increase the FDM (correction of some strange behaviour).Done (Roll limitation have been added)
* Much better autopilot (see video).
* Multi-page MFDs.
* Radio management on the right MFD.
* An EICAS page.
* Cockpit general graphics are improved.
* A weapons selection page on the left MFD.
* Better sound and missile script improved.
* Working alert panel.
* New clock
* And lots of other stuff not listed here...


== Todo ==
=== Models ===
* High-resolution liveries. {{done}}
* Throttle stick, gear green/red light, jettison all button. {{Done}}
* Add some "ground" feature (equipment, external power). {{done}}
* Modify exterior pylons shade. {{done}}
* Modelize stick. {{done}}
* Modelize rudder pedals {{not done}}
* Modify cockpit 3d model (single and dual seat). {{done}}
* Homogenize instruments texture and materials. {{done}}
* Smooth canopy arch. {{done}}
* Create crashed models. {{not done}}


*Make a working ECM ...(Not yet....missiles has to be reworked first)
=== MultiPlayer ===
And more...
* Make the loads visibles in MP. {{done}}
* Dual control.  {{not done}}
=== Instruments ===
* Add more clickable instruments and complete tooltips. {{progressbar|90}}
* Complete the alert panel. {{progressbar|60}}
* Canvas HUD. {{progressbar|60}}
* Move flight in formation lights. {{not done}}
* Make the RWR work. {{not done}}
* Modelize the Inertial measurement unit {{not done}}
 
=== Systems ===
* Make the start procedure more realistic. {{Done}}
* Correct the radar issue due to the generic function radardist and multiplayer ATC. {{done}}
* Improve FDM. {{done}}
=== Weapons ===
* Put missiles in a generic folder. {{done}}
* Improve missile models. {{done}}
* Improve the missile script. {{done}}
* Put sound on the missiles. {{done}}
* Make a working ECM (missiles have to be reworked first). {{not done}}
 
=== Other ===
* Checklist. {{not done}}
* update help : landing, takeoff. '''On going'''


== Thanks ==
== Thanks ==
'''Helijah''' (for the 3D), '''Buckaroo''' (for the FDM), '''5HIN0B1''' (for woorkiing weapons and systems) '''Koubi''' (For engine script) , '''FG-TUX''' (for testing), '''Ray''' (for help on MFD), '''Anusil''' (For testing), '''F-Sig''', '''XIII''' (fr the initial missile script), '''the f16 team''' (For the Radar), HUd), '''the CitationX''' team (for the middle MFD), All those who created all these 3D missiles that could be addeed to the missile script, '''Niko''' (For the wiki and the original ask for the project) , '''Thomas''' (for all these liveries) Gijs (for the wiki) and all those forgotten here.
'''Helijah''' (for the 3D model), '''Buckaroo''' (for the FDM), '''5HIN0B1''' (for the working weapons and systems), '''Koubi''' (for the engine script), '''FG-TUX''' (for testing), '''Ray''' (for helping on the MFD), '''Anusil''' (for testing), '''F-Sig''', '''Xiii''' (for fox2.nas, the initial missile script), '''the F-16 team''' (for the radar and HUD), '''the Citation X team''' (for the middle MFD), all those who created missile models, '''Niko''' (for the wiki page and the original ask for the project), '''Thomas''' (for the liveries), '''Gijs''' (for the wiki page), '''Hardball''' (for the two seats 3d model, the liveries, minihud and some other stuff), '''Leto''', '''Richard''', '''Swamp''', '''FB''', '''onox''', '''Octal450''', '''legoboyvdlp''', '''Domokos Jüttner (Rudolf)''' (All '''OPRF''' team) and all those forgotten here ('''Nicolas de Lemos''')…
'''Thanks to all.'''
 
'''''Thanks to all.'''''


== External link ==
== External link ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Mirage_2000 Dassault Mirage 2000] (Wikipedia)
* {{Wikipedia|Dassault_Mirage_2000#Mirage_2000-5|Dassault Mirage 2000-5}} (Wikipedia)


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Revision as of 10:41, 17 July 2020

Not to be confused with Dassault Mirage 2000.
Note  The new JSBsim version is now in master.
Mirage 2000-5
FGAddon
Mirage2000-5 one seat grey livery.png
Mirage2000-5 cockpit.png
Type Fighter aircraft, Interceptor aircraft, Military aircraft
Configuration Delta-wing aircraft
Propulsion Jet aircraft, Single-engine aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
Author(s)
  • Emmanuel Baranger (3D model
  • F-Sig (3D model, systems)
  • 5H1N0B1 (Weapons, systems)
  • Richard Harrison (FDM)
  • hardball (3D model)
  • Josh Davidson (FCS, FBW, Autopilot)
FDM JSBSim
--aircraft= m2000-5
Status Production
 FDM Stars-4.png
 Systems Stars-4.png
 Cockpit Stars-4.png
 Model Stars-4.png
Development  
 Website The website for the Mirage 2000-5 developments.
 Repository The development repository of the Mirage 2000-5.
Download Download the Mirage 2000-5 aircraft package for the current stable release (2020.3).
License GPLv2+

The Dassault Mirage 2000-5 is a French multirole, single-engine fourth-generation jet fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation. An improvement of the Mirage 2000, it was improved by Thomson-CSF (now Thales Group) in the early 1990s in response to the Mirage 2000's ageing compared to the latest F-16 fighter models.

Improvements over the Mirage 2000 include the capability to carry a laser designator pod, new pulse-doppler multi-target radar, new defensive systems, and updated avionics, including a night vision-compatible glass cockpit, wide-angle HUD, and HOTAS controls.

Coming into service with the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air), and exported to several countries, Dassault further improved it by creating the Mirage 2000-5 Mark 2 This is a link to a Wikipedia article, the most advanced of all Mirage 2000s.

Keyboard Controls

Key Function
d Open/close canopy (3 positions : opened, closed and half-opened)
e Fire weapon
⇧ Shift+e Parachute (landing)
⇧ Shift+j Jettison tank
⇧ Shift+t Toggle ECM & RWR
t Change radar distances (10, 20 50, 100, 150)
⇧ Shift+r Activate/deactivate targeting the nearest in the HUD (the target has to be bellow radar range)
⇧ Shift+h Toggle armament circles
} On/off Engines (autostart)
l Flare out
⇧ Shift+l Landing lights
n Next target
Ctrl+n Previous target
Ctrl+b Air brake
w Cycle stick weapon mode selector

Specifications

mirage 2000-5's colored afturburner at night

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 14.36 m (47 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 9.13 m (29 ft)
  • Height: 5.20 m (17 ft)
  • Wing area: 41 m2 (441.3 ft2)

Weight

  • Empty weight: 7,500 kg (16,350 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 13,800 kg (30,420 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 17,000 kg (37,500 lb)

Engine

  • Powerplant: 1 x SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan
    • Dry thrust: 64.3 kN (14,500 lbf)
    • Thrust with afterburner: 95.1 kN (21,400 lbf)

Performance

  • Maximum speed:
    • High altitude: Mach 2.2 (2,530+ km/h, 1,500+ mph)
    • Low altitude: 1,110 km/h (690 mph)
  • Range: 1,550 km (837 nmi, 963 mi) with drop tanks
  • Ferry range: 3,335 km (1,800 nmi, 2,073 mi) with auxiliary fuel
  • Service ceiling: 17,060 m (59,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 285 m/s (56,000 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 337 kg/m2 (69 lb/ft2)
  • Thrust/weight: 0.91
  • Roll Rate: 270 deg/sec
  • G limits: +9.0 g / -3.2 g (override mode: 11 g, structural limit: 12 g)

Help

Weapons

some mirage 2000-5's air-air weapons

Available weapons for FlightGear's Mirage 2000-5 are as follows:

  • Guns: 2 x 30 mm (1.18 in) DEFA 554 revolver cannon, 125 rounds per gun

How to fire a guided missile

  1. Select your missile on the graphical MFD, with the top button of the left series button.
  2. Then, select your weapon mode with w (cycles through nothing, guns, missiles)
  3. Press ⇧ Shift+r to activate radar illumination.
  4. Acquire your target.
  5. Fire with e.
Note  Due to the generic missile script, FlightGear's Mirage 2000-5 can carry missiles not carried on the aircraft in real life. For a list of weapons available to the aircraft in real life, please see Dassault Mirage 2000#Specifications (Mirage 2000C) This is a link to a Wikipedia article.
Caution  It is a bad idea to fire a missile while under negative G.

Refueling

The Mirage is capable of mid-air refueling. You can enter the desired TACAN code into the right MFD (see second video), and then use both radar and the TACAN to guide you in.

Radar

The radar has 5 ranges (10, 20, 50, 100, and 150 nm) which can be switched with t. It can identify multiple targets and show some information about them.

HUD

The HUD shows both potential targets and the locked target. It also shows if the undercarriage is extended, the distance to the ground if the altitude is below 5,000 feet, and the Mach speed if the aircraft is going faster than Mach 0.8.

Dual seat in Multiplayer Mode

You can flight in the back seat as a passenger in Multiplayer mode This is under development, the goal is to make the mirage 2000 Dual Control ready !

how to test multiplayer on same PC ?

  • run flightgear with parameters :
--aircraft=m2000-5B          --multiplay=out,10,127.0.0.1,5000 --multiplay=in,10,127.0.0.1,5001 --callsign="PILOT" --prop:/sim/remote/pilot-callsign="NOSA"
  • run another instance with parameters :
--aircraft=m2000-5B-backseat --multiplay=out,10,127.0.0.1,5001 --multiplay=in,10,127.0.0.1,5000 --callsign="NOSA"  --prop:/sim/remote/pilot-callsign="PILOT"
mirage 2000-5 multiplayer dual seat

FYI : NOSA (Navigateur Officier Systèmes d'Armes) mean Weapons Systems Officer Navigator.

Sky Knights Squadron textbook

I. Weapons use

FOX-3: MICA-EM: under 40 NM, choose the radar range just above your enemy's distance. Comparable to AIM-120, but better at a shorter distance. Extremely maneuverable due to thrust vectoring.

FOX-1: Super 530D: under 25 NM, rather precise at close range too. Slightly better than the AIM-7.

FOX-2: MICA-IR: use under 20 NM, target must be locked with radar. Very useful in dogfights because of its superiority towards the AIM-9. Extremely maneuverable due to thrust vectoring. Magic II: under 7 NM, target must be locked with radar. Corrects trajectory every 2/10th of second, rather precise, but inferior to AIM-9.

Guns: 125 rounds, don't waste them by shooting above 1000 meters, shoot at close range only when you have a solution. In a fight against several enemies, you can't be winchester.

WARNING against aircraft like the F-15, the Mirage has a slight disadvantage (less missiles) and it's better if you can go nearer and engage dogfight, in which the Mirage outturns many fighters.

II. ACM

The Mirage has a very good turn rate, which means you can keep on with full reheat for several minutes in a high-G turn. Against a fighter like the JA-37 or the F-15, it is recommended to enter a two-circle fight. Against better turning aircraft such as the F-16, it is recommended to choose a one-circle fight. When merging with your opponent, it is suggested to throttle up 1 or 2 nautical miles before crossing your enemy, as the engine is a bit slow in response time. Also, the Mirage tends to lose lots of speed when turning: since it is a delta wing, it is basically a flying airbrake. Don't waste energy by climbing high, because you lose speed and offer a still target for your enemy. The Mirage 's turn rate is best around 250-350kts, and you should have full reheat to keep on turning. If you stay close to the ground (where the Mirage is very manoeuverable), the other pursuing you might crash, but pay attention to your speed, if you stall, there’s no way you can regain your speed before crashing at low altitude. Although against other good aircraft at low level, such as the Viggen, it is better to push them to the stall in a one circle fight, as it is slightly under-powered and a formidable opponent at low altitude.

III. Checklist for a dogfight

Start-up:

  • Check fuel
  • Switch the battery on
  • Turn on both alternators
  • Turn on the transformator
  • Switch the cut-off and secure it
  • Switch the left and right (G and D) pumps to “M”
  • Switch the “VENT ON”
  • Open the protection of the starter
  • Check that the BP button has been switched
  • Press the starter during 1 second
  • Press the fuel P button
  • Wait about 30 seconds for the fuel pumps to reach the correct level
  • Open the guard and switch the start selector to ON, the engines will spool up
  • Deselect the Fuel P

The engines are now idle, you can go on to the next part of the tutorial.

Pre-flight:

  • Close the canopy
  • Turn on A/C and set it to 16.9 – 18°C by turning the knob (WARNING: F=froid=cold and C=chaud=hot)
  • Select flight mode to TO
  • Set transponder according to your mission
  • Set the right MFD according to your mission (compass; radio; RWR; engine dialog; map)
  • Set the navigation dialog according to your mission
  • Reload flares and guns
  • Toggle multiplayer shot report
  • Remove automatic missile view
  • Select payload

Engaging:

  • Set link16 accordingly if you have wingmen
  • Master arm on
  • Set the right MFD to RWR
  • Radar active set at the correct distance
  • MICA-EM selected for BVR, guns for WVR
  • FOV 100-120°, looking up a bit so that you keep eye contact with your opponent in dogfight, but keep sight of your RWR
  • Turn the pilot cam view slightly up and decrease FOV so you have a wide angle
  • If incoming missile, launch a few flares/chaffs and push nose down so the missile, anticipating your movements, will crash to the ground. Other missile evading techniques also valid.
  • Try to engage dogfight, as the Mirage is one of the best in this category
  • Try to break off the fight before the bingo. A fight is won when you are back at your base, safe on ground, and the other is down. It’s no use winning if you crash to the ground after this.

Gallery

(en) Video showing the new features of the Mirage 2000-5 (Feb 2015 version)
(en) Video explaining how to navigate and use the autopilot & MFD
(en) Little demo to explain how work the sniping pod for GBU

Miscelleanous

  • mirage 2000-5's flight in formation lights

    mirage 2000-5's flight in formation lights

  • mirage 2000-5 over France

    mirage 2000-5 over France

  • mirage 2000-5's mini-hud and logo "2000-5"

    mirage 2000-5's mini-hud and logo "2000-5"

  • mirage 2000-5 2 seats with ground equipment

    mirage 2000-5 2 seats with ground equipment

  • mirage 2000-5 2 seats with some stores

    mirage 2000-5 2 seats with some stores

  • mirage 2000-5 2 seats landing nellis

    mirage 2000-5 2 seats landing nellis

  • mirage 2000-5 2 seats ready to start

    mirage 2000-5 2 seats ready to start

  • mirage 2000-5 2 seats takeoff under rain

    mirage 2000-5 2 seats takeoff under rain

  • mirage 2000-5 raindrops1

    mirage 2000-5 raindrops1

  • mirage 2000-5 raindrops2

    mirage 2000-5 raindrops2

  • mirage 2000-5 flying low altitude with pod "PDLCT"

    mirage 2000-5 flying low altitude with pod "PDLCT"

Refueling

  • Mid-air refueling with an A330-MRTT

    Mid-air refueling with an A330-MRTT

  • Refuelling using TACAN and radar

    Refuelling using TACAN and radar

  • Graphical weapon selection

    Graphical weapon selection

  • EICAS for engine mamagement

    EICAS for engine mamagement

Liveries and logos

  • mirage 2000-5's green/blue camo (squadron "Ardennes")

    mirage 2000-5's green/blue camo (squadron "Ardennes")

  • mirage 2000-5's blue/grey camo (squadron "Chimère d'argent")

    mirage 2000-5's blue/grey camo (squadron "Chimère d'argent")

  • mirage 2000-5's desert camo (squadron "Lafayette")

    mirage 2000-5's desert camo (squadron "Lafayette")

  • mirage 2000-5's grey livery (squadron "Alsace")

    mirage 2000-5's grey livery (squadron "Alsace")

Changelog

May 2017 version

3D model

  • a new two seats version (the mirage 2000B, N and D)
  • new HD (high definition) liveries
  • specific liveries : green digital, snow, black, etc
  • a lot of corrections on littles details (antennas, refueling pole, gears doors, intakes shades, cockpit, wheels, reddish engine) for both versions (one and two seats)
  • ground equipment

effects

  • rain effects (sound, raindrops, effects on the fuselage)
  • shakes on high gload, mach 1
  • realistic blackout/redout

Systems

  • new improvments on fly by wire systems (the purpose is to obtain maximum realism when flying : pitch limitations on high gload or high angle of attack, pitch and roll limitations when airbrakes are active)
  • more stability with an "auto-trim system"
  • new realistic radar with ground and doppler effects
  • new instruments
  • canvas nav-display
  • partial canvas hud : radar detected targets are designed on the hud

Weapons and stores

  • more realistic weapons to dogfight OPRF team : realistic damages, counter measures, missile trajectory
  • new weapons or 3d improvment for : matra mica IR, mica EM, magic, exocet
  • liveries on external tanks
  • inert pod : PDLCT (pod de designation laser - camera thermique)

Feb 2015 version

3D model

  • Several more instrument in the cockpit, including startup instrument, and light variator instruments.
  • New, more realistic gun explosion.
  • New, more realistic missile explosion.
  • New afterburner flames that take differents colors, depending on the sun position.
  • New Rembrandt light effects in the cockpit.
  • New rule about each instrument's light effects
  • Possibility to hide the pilot model when in the cockpit.
  • Deactivate the temporary non-Rembrandt shadow, because it had a big MP issue and did not allow a correct dogfight.
  • New exhaust.
  • Separated livery & logos. Logos are now independent of the livery.

Systems

  • Center MFD can switch between old version and Canvas NavDisplay version.
  • Working startup procedure.
  • Working cockpit light variator.
  • Utilisation of the <usage> tag.

Weapons

  • You can now create a ground target, by clicking on the ground and then clicking "Create a Target" in the "Mirage 2000 > Fast Config" menu.

Nasal

  • Centralised function launch and update instead of multiple separate loops/listeners.
  • Loads are now visible over MP.

August 2013 version

  • Much better autopilot (see video).
  • Multi-page MFDs.
  • Radio management on the right MFD.
  • An EICAS page.
  • Cockpit general graphics are improved.
  • A weapons selection page on the left MFD.
  • Better sound and missile script improved.
  • Working alert panel.
  • New clock
  • And lots of other stuff not listed here...

Todo

Models

  • High-resolution liveries. Done Done
  • Throttle stick, gear green/red light, jettison all button. Done Done
  • Add some "ground" feature (equipment, external power). Done Done
  • Modify exterior pylons shade. Done Done
  • Modelize stick. Done Done
  • Modelize rudder pedals Not done Not done
  • Modify cockpit 3d model (single and dual seat). Done Done
  • Homogenize instruments texture and materials. Done Done
  • Smooth canopy arch. Done Done
  • Create crashed models. Not done Not done

MultiPlayer

  • Make the loads visibles in MP. Done Done
  • Dual control. Not done Not done

Instruments

  • Add more clickable instruments and complete tooltips. 90}% completed
  • Complete the alert panel. 60}% completed
  • Canvas HUD. 60}% completed
  • Move flight in formation lights. Not done Not done
  • Make the RWR work. Not done Not done
  • Modelize the Inertial measurement unit Not done Not done

Systems

  • Make the start procedure more realistic. Done Done
  • Correct the radar issue due to the generic function radardist and multiplayer ATC. Done Done
  • Improve FDM. Done Done

Weapons

  • Put missiles in a generic folder. Done Done
  • Improve missile models. Done Done
  • Improve the missile script. Done Done
  • Put sound on the missiles. Done Done
  • Make a working ECM (missiles have to be reworked first). Not done Not done

Other

  • Checklist. Not done Not done
  • update help : landing, takeoff. On going

Thanks

Helijah (for the 3D model), Buckaroo (for the FDM), 5HIN0B1 (for the working weapons and systems), Koubi (for the engine script), FG-TUX (for testing), Ray (for helping on the MFD), Anusil (for testing), F-Sig, Xiii (for fox2.nas, the initial missile script), the F-16 team (for the radar and HUD), the Citation X team (for the middle MFD), all those who created missile models, Niko (for the wiki page and the original ask for the project), Thomas (for the liveries), Gijs (for the wiki page), Hardball (for the two seats 3d model, the liveries, minihud and some other stuff), Leto, Richard, Swamp, FB, onox, Octal450, legoboyvdlp, Domokos Jüttner (Rudolf) (All OPRF team) and all those forgotten here (Nicolas de Lemos)…

Thanks to all.

External link

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