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F-14 Tomcat vs Mirage F2 / F3

F-14 Tomcat vs Mirage F2 / F3 at a glance — top speed 2,485 vs 1,650 km/h, max takeoff weight 33,724 vs 18,000 kg, built 712 vs 1 units.

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Dassault Mirage F2 / F3 combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
F-14 Tomcat Mirage F2 / F3
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Dassault
First flight 21 December 1970 12 June 1966
Year introduced 1972 --
Number produced 712 units 1 units
Average unit price $38 million $10 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 36.0 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 10.5 m
Height 4.9 m 5.8 m
Length 19.1 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 1650 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km -- km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 9,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 1 x 9,072 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 1,650 km/h, a difference of 835 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The Mirage F2 / F3 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the Mirage F2 / F3's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the Mirage F2 / F3 at $10 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or Mirage F2 / F3?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage F2 / F3.