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F-104 Starfighter vs Mirage F1

F-104 Starfighter vs Mirage F1 at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,623 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 13,170 vs 15,200 kg, built 2,578 vs 726 units.

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-104 Starfighter
Dassault Mirage F1 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage F1
Specifications
F-104 Starfighter Mirage F1
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Dassault
First flight 4 March 1954 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1958 1973
Number produced 2578 units 726 units
Average unit price $1.4 million $8 million
Wing area 18.2 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 6.4 m 8.5 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 16.7 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,623 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg 15,200 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 8,024 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,076 kgf 1 x 7,199 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-104 Starfighter or Mirage F1?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Mirage F1's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-104 Starfighter or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 2,623 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-104 Starfighter or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-104 Starfighter or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,200 kg compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 13,170 kg.
Which is larger, the F-104 Starfighter or Mirage F1?
The F-104 Starfighter is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Mirage F1's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-104 Starfighter or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-104 Starfighter at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-104 Starfighter or Mirage F1?
The F-104 Starfighter entered service first in 1958, 15 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-104 Starfighter or Mirage F1?
The F-104 Starfighter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,578 units compared to 726 units of the Mirage F1.