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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Mirage F1

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
Dassault Mirage F1 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage F1
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 Mirage F1
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Dassault
First flight 20 July 1971 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1977 1973
Number produced 77 units 726 units
Average unit price $22 million $8 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 8.5 m
Height 4.4 m 4.6 m
Length 17.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 15,200 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 8,024 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 1 x 7,199 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the Mirage F1 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage F1. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 3,300 km for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 726 for the Mirage F1. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $8M for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 first flew 5 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 (1966 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 2,870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,200 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Mirage F1?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Mirage F1?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Mirage F1 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 entered service first in 1973, 4 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.