The French fourth-generation Mirage 2000-5F fighter, developed by Dassault Aviation, will not be able to withstand the more advanced Russian Su-30 and Su-35 aircraft. This is according to Bulgarian Military.
The Su-30 and Su-35 fighters are equipped with advanced radio-technical target detection systems. For example, the Su-35 is equipped with the "Irbis-E" radar, which tracks up to 30 targets at a distance of 400 km. The Mirage 2000-5F has the RDY radar, which has a shorter detection range of about 130 km.
The Su-35's radar gives the pilot a significant advantage in situational awareness. He can detect and engage a Mirage long before the French aircraft's pilot has time to react.
In addition, Russian aircraft are better armed. They carry R-77 missiles (engages targets at a distance of up to 110 km) and R-37M (engages targets at a distance of 300 km). The Mirage 2000-5F is equipped with MICA maneuverable missiles.
MICA is a powerful missile, but the R-77 and R-37M outrange it. This means that the Mirage pilot will have to rely on external support or evade to avoid being hit.
Consequently, Mirage 2000-5F pilots are more vulnerable than Russian fighter pilots in close and long-range combat.
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