F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Mirage 2000
| American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 2 February 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4604 units |
| Average unit price | $75 million |
| French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 March 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 601 units |
| Average unit price | $23 million |
| Wing area | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 546 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 2000?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 2000?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 2000?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 2000?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 2000?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 4 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 2000?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.