Sure, this is the practical real world solution...but who cares? ;)
I'd simply be inclined to give it two engines and leave it at that. It's such a lovely design that I wouldn't want to clutter it up.Mirage 2000 with a pair of Rafale engines? That could look quite striking.
Seriously contemplating a 1 Aviation Regiment Mirage 2000D.
The back story being that army aviation (along with a FAA being formed) was retained post formation of the RAAF (which concentrated on strategic bombing to the detriment of pretty much all else), specifically to cover AOP, army cooperation, CAS and battlefield air superiority. While there were Corps level aviation brigades and formation level aviation squadrons, the main effort was the divisional aviation regiment each consisting of one or two squadrons of fighters, one or two of dive bombers and one of army cooperation aircraft for AOP, FAC and liaison as well as a flight / troop of tactical reconnaissance aircraft.
Initially the AEF (Australian Expeditionary Force / 2nd AIF) used what ever they could get (the preference being Hurricanes and Henlys) but by the end of the war were flying Typhoons/Tempests and Beaufighters or Mustangs and Mosquitos. Post war they moved to Furys and Brigands, then adding Hawks to the mix, before moving to a Hunter/Super Hunter and Canberra/B-57 mix, Mirage F-1 and Jaguar, then Mirage 2000C and D before the Rafale B and C.
(https://www.gifmania.com/Gif-Animados-Vehiculos/Imagenes-Aviones/Aviones-De-Guerra/Dassault-Mirage/Mirage-79174.gif)
Random idea: Japanese Mirage 2000 in a scheme inspired by their F-2s:Better yet, a Mirage 4000 in such a scheme.
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Maybe but I would think that would clash with their F-15s...A point. Besides, with Mirage 2000s, they could set up a joint maintenance facility with the ROC and both could save a bit.
Maybe but I would think that would clash with their F-15s...
Or, for more commonality, a duo of Mirage 2000/4000 (with some japenese features of course) instead of the F-2/F15 8)
Mitsubishi (McDonnell Douglas) F-15J | Dassault Mirage 4000 |
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I was sticking to the concept of the Mirage 2000 derived F-2 still being a replacement for the Mitsubishi F-1 fighter so the F-15J would still be in service. Of course that could push a drive for some commonality - maybe a F100 or F110 powered Mirage 2000 variant?F100 would likely be the best choice as it would require less structural rework around the engine bay as both it and the M53 have comparatively small inlets and rather larger afterburner diameters. As an alternative, perhaps a pair of F404s to give extra thrust.
(https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/afa/1_m2000c_red.jpg)Also works for the 4000...
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For some reason I love the idea of an RAAF 2000N. One day I'll get around to it.Still a future idea but I'm very keen to do it in 1/72.
(https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/upload/iblock/c7a/M2000_RAAF.JPG)Not like that, but now I want to do that too! Retro scheme for 75th's anniversary maybe?
STOVL Mirage 2000V anyone? ;)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/C39777E0-0E95-4F1D-9897-D88310494740.jpeg)
CFBV
You make me laugh, what with your V/STOL fetish GTX 😂
Truth be told Greg secretly wanted to be a FAA engineer working with Harriers on the STOVL carrier HMAS Australia, not a RAAF one stuck at air bases, nicer uniforms and all that ;)
(https://combatace.com/applications/downloads/interface/legacy/screenshot.php?path=/monthly_2020_08/img00342.JPG.9978fcd9861663f6f4ef1eb44ff9bb1d.JPG)
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Found:
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Source (https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234964179-kinetic-148-mirage-2000/)