A vertical-takeoff fighter prototype developed around the Mirage III concept and multiple lift engines.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1965
OriginFrance
ManufacturerDassault Aviation
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage IIIV | Prototype | Fighter | Armée de l’Air |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
Mirage IIIV
Mirage IIIV — C015 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 9 × SNECMA/Turbomeca mixed jet installation
Armament: Prototype fighter armament studies associated with a VTOL interceptor concept.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Dassault Adventure — historical timeline — Dassault Aviation · Tier 2