I hate to shoot a Hun down without him seeing me, for although this method is in accordance with my doctrine, it is against what little sporting instincts I have left. — James McCudden Quote, VC, RFC, 1917
Role: Multirole fighter aircraft
National origin: France
Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
First flight: 10 March 1978
Introduced: June 1984
Primary users: French Air Force, Indian Air Force, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Republic of China Air Force
Number built: 611
Unit cost: US$23 million
Developed from: Dassault Mirage III
Variants: Dassault Mirage 2000N/2000D, Dassault Mirage 4000
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