The Albacete City Council has confirmed the installation of a Mirage F1 fighter jet on a roundabout on Avenida de España. The initiative aims to pay tribute to the Los Llanos Air Base, which has been a cornerstone of Spanish air defense. The official inauguration will take place on June 9 and will include a military parade and musical performances to enliven the event.
Technical details of the fighter jet installation on the roundabout ✈️
The Mirage F1, a single-engine, high-wing fighter manufactured by Dassault Aviation, has a length of 15.3 meters and a wingspan of 8.4 meters. For its placement on the roundabout, the armament has been removed and the fuel has been drained. The aircraft will be fixed onto a reinforced concrete base to ensure its stability. Municipal technicians have confirmed that the weight of the aircraft, around 7.4 tons empty, will require a specific foundation.
Albacete's new neighbor who won't pay property tax 😄
The Mirage F1 will be the only resident of Avenida de España who won't have to worry about property tax, insurance, or vehicle inspection checks. However, unlike the cars that will circle around it, it won't have to look for parking or suffer from rush hour traffic jams. That said, it will be interesting to see how drivers react when they encounter a fighter jet in the middle of the roundabout, especially if one day they decide to install a speed radar on it.