F-16 Fighting Falcon vs Mirage 4000
Overview
The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Mirage 4000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Dassault respectively.
Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 2,445 km/h for the Mirage 4000. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 km vs 2,000 km for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,288 m for the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 1 for the Mirage 4000. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $35M for the Mirage 4000. The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 5 years before the Mirage 4000 (1974 vs 1979).
| 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 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 | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 546 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 72.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2445 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 32,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,550 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,410 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 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 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 4000?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the Mirage 4000 at $35 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or Mirage 4000?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.