The Mirage 2000 is a multi-role,single-engine jet fighter manufactured by the Dassault Aviation. Mirage 2000C began service with the French Air Force in 1983, it was designed as a lightweight fighter based on the mirage · in the late 1970s. The Mirage 2000 evolves into a successful multi-role aircraft with several variants developed; Including the Mirage 2000C, Mirage 2000B, Mirage 2000N, Mirage 2000D and the improved Mirage 2000-5, Plus additional export variants. Over 600 aircraft were built and it is in service in nine countries as of early 21st Century.