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Atlas Cheetah vs Mirage 2000

Atlas Cheetah vs Mirage 2000 at a glance — top speed 2,338 vs 2,336 km/h, range 2,600 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 17,500 kg, built 38 vs 601 units.

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🇫🇷 Mirage 2000Full specs
Specifications
Atlas Cheetah Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Dassault
First flight 16 July 1986 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1986 1984
Number produced 38 units 601 units
Average unit price -- $23 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 9.1 m
Height 4.6 m 5.2 m
Length 15.7 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2336 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 17,500 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 9,697 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage 2000?
The Atlas Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage 2000?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1984, 2 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.