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A-5 Vigilante vs Mirage IV

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
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Specifications
A-5 Vigilante Mirage IV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Dassault
First flight 31 August 1958 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1961 1964
Number produced 167 units 66 units
Average unit price $10 million $15 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.9 m
Height 5.9 m 5.4 m
Length 23.3 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 1,240 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 2 x 9,400 kgf
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Overview

The A-5 Vigilante and the Mirage IV are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 2,340 km/h for the Mirage IV. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,880 m for the A-5 Vigilante.

The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 66 for the Mirage IV. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $15M for the Mirage IV. The A-5 Vigilante first flew 1 years before the Mirage IV (1958 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 2,123 km/h, a difference of 217 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or Mirage IV?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 15,880 meters (52,099 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 28,615 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 23.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the A-5 Vigilante at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or Mirage IV?
The A-5 Vigilante entered service first in 1961, 3 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or Mirage IV?
The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in greater numbers with 167 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.