Months after the first Mirage 2000 fighters were delivered to Ukraine, a clear photo of the plane was released by President Volodymyr Zelensky in honor of Ukrainian aviation Day.
The jet, now with the Ukrainian insignia on the tail, kept the original French Air Force camouflage and appears unarmed, but with mica missile tracks and external fuel tanks painted with the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The fly refueling probe has been removed, but the aircraft remains largely in the original configuration.
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The Mirage 2000-5F has been mainly used in air defense, but can also make attacks after modifications to integrate air weapons such as SCALP-EG missiles and AASM Hammer guided pumps.
France delivered six jets in the first quarter of 2025, although one was lost in July due to technical failure, with the pilot being safely rescued. The aircraft combines good maneuver performance, modern avionics and ability to carry weapons already used by Ukraine.
The transfer of fighters is part of a military cooperation program started in 2024, when France announced its willingness to provide the Mirage 2000 to the country. Ukrainian aircraft will be modified in the Cazaux base to reinforce their air-terrae attack capabilities and electronic war systems, becoming an important reinforcement for the Ukraine air fleet, although it does not radically change the balance of air war in the country.
Source: The Aviationist | Photo: Instagram @zelensky_official | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
