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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Mirage 2000

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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Dassault
First flight 2 February 1974 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1979 1983
Number produced 4604 units 601 units
Average unit price $75 million $23 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.1 m
Height 4.9 m 5.2 m
Length 15.1 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 2336 km/h
Operational range 546 km 1,550 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 17,500 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 kgf 1 x 6,626 kgf
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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.