Mirage IIIE/RD

The prototype of the Mirage III E made its test flights on the 5th April 1961. It is a ground attack and tactical support version. The Mirage III R is a reconnaissance version and its nose cone is equipped with five cameras, the Mirage III RD with panoramic camera and more powerful radar system. The Mirage 5, especially designed for export, is an extremely simplified version of the Mirage III E.