The Atlas Cheetah C jet fighter in level flight at an airshow in Pretoria. It was derived from the French-built Dassault Mirage III, and equipped with improved systems, including a more powerful Snecma Atar 09K50 engine, new avionics and inflight refuel capability. Retired from the South African Air Force (SAAF) in 2008, this aircraft belongs to Denel Aeronautics.

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Size: 5557px × 3705px 47cm × 31.4cm - 300dpi
Location: AFB Swartkops, Pretoria, South Africa
Photo credit: © Sam J Basch / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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