+Wrench Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 especially in regards to the 5COA as delivered to Columbia (and not the upgraded versions later on)... As I can't seem to find any real information, webcrawling.. what, if any, type of radar was it equipped with? Something similiar to the Cyrano in the MirageIII, or a ground-mapping only, or what??? (this'll help figure out which cockpit to use) TIA! wrench kevin stein Quote
Nightshade/PR Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) especially in regards to the 5COA as delivered to Columbia (and not the upgraded versions later on)... As I can't seem to find any real information, webcrawling.. what, if any, type of radar was it equipped with? Something similiar to the Cyrano in the MirageIII, or a ground-mapping only, or what??? (this'll help figure out which cockpit to use) TIA! wrench kevin stein These help? http://www.harpoonhq.com/encyclopedia/HTML_Files/aircraft_files/dassault_mirage5_50.htm http://www.harpoonhq.com/encyclopedia/HTML_Files/aircraft_files/Aircraft_db/1252.htm http://www.worldlingo.com/ma/enwiki/en/Dassault_Mirage_5 And a side view.. http://www.clavework-graphics.co.uk/aircraft/dassault_mirage_5/mirage_5_colombia_001.html Edited February 27, 2011 by Nightshade/PR Quote
PGC Posted February 27, 2011 Posted February 27, 2011 what, if any, type of radar was it equipped with? Something similiar to the Cyrano in the MirageIII, or a ground-mapping only, or what??? no radar on the Colombian Mirage 5 OA, IIRC. Like the french mirage 5F or the Israeli Dagger. Quote
+Wrench Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 Thanks Guys!! Points me in the right direction! wrench kevin stein Quote
FrankD Posted February 28, 2011 Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Some details about serials and org: The 212th Combat Squadron operates the survivors of 18 Mirage 5 fighter-bombers bought from France in 1970. The FAC bought a total of 14 single-seater Mirage 5COA (serials 3021 to 3034), two 5COD two-seat conversion trainers (serials 3001 & 3002) and two 5COR recon variants (serials 3011 & 3012). These where delivered in 1972 and replaced the old Sabre fleet in the 1st Combat Group at German Olano Military Air Base, Palanquero. FAC 3025 crashed in august 1972, a few weeks after delivery. In 1988 the Mirage fleet was upgraded by IAI at the Maintenance Command (CAMAN) in Madrid Air Base. They received Kfir-C.7-style canards, flight-refuelling capability and a new navigation and fire-control systems. The fleet was further upgraded during 2001 to include night vision systems and laser-guided weapons. The resulting aircraft has been designated 5COAM. In October 1996 the remaining 5COR recon version was converted into a standard 5COAM, after having its recon equipment removed. By 2004, the FAC had lost seven Mirages in separate incidents. http://www.acig.org/...ticle_169.shtml The Mirage 5 COAM's radar is an Elta EL/M-2001B, HHQ being correct, while the COA, COD and COR had no radar as per this Colombian page (crosschecked with Jane's publications) : http://www.fuerzasmi...aza_mirage.html COAM Pit: From my books (amongst them "Minidocavia #19" by Hervé Beaumont), the COA were ready to be equipped with an Aïda II radar and a Doppler ground radar but were actually not. The fuel system and capacity is probably identical to what I posted on TW's forums about the Mirage 5D. Edited February 28, 2011 by FrankD Quote
+Wrench Posted February 28, 2011 Author Posted February 28, 2011 hmmm...looks like I'll have to redo the serial decals... Interestering to note, TK has already supplied the rudder stripe decal! Yup, all markings below (except the tail tag and serials) are stock wrench kevin stein Quote
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