designed in the late 1970s as a lightweight fighter to replace Mirage III
Mirage 2000C - RDI Radar to allow identification of airborne targets not responding on identification friend or foe (IFF), and the ability to carry air-to-ground rocket pods, iron bombs and cluster bombs. Those equipped with RDM radar (mainly used in export models) have the capability to use the Exocet anti-ship missile.
Mirage 2000EAD/RAD/DAD - In 1983, United Arab Emirates (UAE) purchased 22 single-seat Mirage 2000EAD, 8 unique single-seat Mirage 2000RAD reconnaissance variants (no built-in cameras or sensors, can still be operated in air combat or strike roles. The reconnaissance systems are implemented in pods produced by Thales and Dassault), and 6 Mirage 2000DAD trainers. (Total of 36) aircraft.