F-15 Eagle vs Mirage 4000
| American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 27 July 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1198 units |
| Average unit price | $29 million |
| French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 9 March 1979 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 56.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,971 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 30,844 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,830 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 72.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2445 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 32,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,490 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,100 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or Mirage 4000?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,445 km/h, a difference of 210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or Mirage 4000?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-15 Eagle's 19,812 meters (65,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the F-15 Eagle's 30,844 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or Mirage 4000?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the Mirage 4000's 18.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-15 Eagle at $29 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or Mirage 4000?
The F-15 Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 1,198 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.