| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 683 |
| Military Code: | 3-IV |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Mirage 2000 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Mirage 2000 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage 2000D |
| C/n (msn): | 557 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | EC 3/3 GC III/3-1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | RovaniemiMap |
| Country: | Finland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EFRO IATA: RVN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 29 May 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 845593 |
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Departing Rovaniemi in Finland for a mission during Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 (ACE 2023) is Mirage 2000D 683 with code 3-IV of EC 3/3 "Ardennes" . The D-version of the Mirage 2000 has been designed for long-range precision strikes with conventional weapons. This aircraft introduces support for conventional attack missiles such as the Apache and Scalp missiles, as well as the AASM weapons. The first aircraft flew on 19 February 1991, and the French Air Force ordered a total of 86 of these aircraft. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 September 2025, and has since been viewed 44 times. |