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Atlas Cheetah vs Mirage F1

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
Dassault Mirage F1 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage F1
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Specifications
Atlas Cheetah Mirage F1
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Dassault
First flight 16 July 1986 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1986 1973
Number produced 38 units 726 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.5 m
Height 4.6 m 4.6 m
Length 15.7 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 425 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 15,200 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 8,024 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 7,199 kgf
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Overview

The Atlas Cheetah and the Mirage F1 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Atlas and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,338 km/h for the Atlas Cheetah vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage F1. The Atlas Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 425 km for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the Atlas Cheetah.

The Atlas Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 726 for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 first flew 20 years before the Atlas Cheetah (1966 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 2,338 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Atlas Cheetah has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Mirage F1's 15,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 entered service first in 1973, 13 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.