Cheetah vs Mirage F1
| South African jet fighter, evolved in the Cold War era, extensively deployed for air defence and aerial refuelling missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Atlas |
| First flight | 16 July 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| French tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 23 December 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 726 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2338 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 25.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 425 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,024 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,550 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Cheetah by South African Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Cheetah's 2,338 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Cheetah has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 entered service first in 1973, 13 years before the Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 38 units of the Cheetah.