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Atlas Cheetah vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
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Specifications
Atlas Cheetah Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Dassault
First flight 16 July 1986 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1986 1961
Number produced 38 units 1422 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 15.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 6,200 kgf
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Overview

The Atlas Cheetah and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 III / 5 / 50. The Atlas Cheetah has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 2,400 km for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Atlas Cheetah operates at altitudes up to 17,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the Mirage III / 5 / 50.

The Atlas Cheetah has been produced in 38 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 first flew 30 years before the Atlas Cheetah (1956 vs 1986).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 entered service first in 1961, 25 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.