F-5E Tiger II vs Mirage 2000

Overview

The F-5E Tiger II and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II vs 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000. The F-5E Tiger II has an operational range of 891 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5E Tiger II.

The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in 1,399 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $3M for the F-5E Tiger II vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The F-5E Tiger II first flew 6 years before the Mirage 2000 (1972 vs 1978).

American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm.
Northrop F-5E Tiger II Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 11 August 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1399 units
Average unit price $3 million
French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
Dassault Mirage 2000 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h β—‰
Operational range 891 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,789 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf β—‰
Wing area 41.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.1 m β—‰
Height 5.2 m β—‰
Length 14.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2336 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,550 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,500 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,626 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage 2000?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage 2000?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 7 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage 2000?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.