Final M2000C Update

[VictorDavion]

Assuming the RAZBAM situation is ever resolved, would love to see the final French M2000C S5 (not to be confused with the 2000-5) where they added the Thales Totem INS/GPS and link 16, improved RDI and countermeasures, and better engine. Unlikely, but one can hope. 
 

 

[myHelljumper]

Do you have any sources where I could read on these improvements ?

To my knowledge:

• GPS was never integrated in the 2000C and the INS system represented in the module is the one that was used until the aircraft retirement.
• The RDI represented in the module is the latest version with NCTR.
• The M53-P2 represented on the module is the most powerful engine installed on a Mirage 2000 to date.

AFAIK the module represents the most advanced 2000C as used in the French Air Force.

The screenshot you provided must be an export aircraft cockpit.

[jaguara5]

Yep, that's an EGM 

[Galinette]

It shouldn't have a RDI radar, then. Improved RDM?
The VTB was also replaced by a US LCD display.

[VictorDavion]

According to some exchange pilots I trained at our FTU, the last french M2000C's replaced the VTB for US LCD displays but retained the same functionality. As far as GPS they used ipads with a GSP/ADS-B in antenna in the cockpit. Only the -5's, D, and mk2 got integrated gps.  

[Galinette]

No, the french Mirages 2000C still had the CRT display until retirement and the 2000B still have it (100% sure)

To be confirmed, but, I think -5 has only a modernized PCN and the same INS. D had (before RMV at least) a dual redundant INS but no GPS as well.

Edited October 7, 2024 by Galinette

[myHelljumper]

9 hours ago, Galinette said:

No, the french Mirages 2000C still had the CRT display until retirement and the 2000B still have it (100% sure)

To be confirmed, but, I think -5 has only a modernized PCN and the same INS. D had (before RMV at least) a dual redundant INS but no GPS as well.

 

AFAIK, the -5 PCN is the same, the text is just in English. I might be wrong tho.