From Kargil Conflict to Air Strikes on JeM terror camps, Mirage 2000 proves to be IAF's tried and tested war horse

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The single-engine, delta-wing, fourth-generation Mirage-2000 multi-role fighter aircraft exhibited its strike capabilities with precision air strikes on Tiger Hill and other strategic vantage points which were occupied by Pakistan Army backed terrorists during the Kargil conflict in 1999. (Getty Images)

The 12 Mirage 2000 aircraft which carried out the precision based strikes on JeM camps were much more sophisticated variant than the Mirage 2000 variant which operated during the Kargil conflict. (Getty Images)

According to air warfare experts, the Mirage 2000's precision, modern avionics and the ability to carry modern warheads make this French built fighter jet the numero uno choice for the IAF. (Getty Images)

It was not for the first time that Mirage 2000 was used by the Indian Air Force in active warfare. The old warhorse played a decisive role in India's triumphant win in the Kargil Conflict, which happened almost two decades back. (Getty Images)

The multi role fighter jet flew over 500 sorties to carry out more the 200 surveillance and strike missions, dropping more than 55,000 kg of payload on Point 5140, Tololing, Tiger Hill and in Batalik sector. (Getty Images)

The Mirage 2000 has undoubtedly been one of India's most tried and tested fighter jets in aerial combat. (Getty Images)