F-5E Tiger II vs Mirage III / 5 / 50
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Specifications
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F-5E Tiger II |
Mirage III / 5 / 50 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Northrop |
Dassault |
| First flight |
11 August 1972 |
17 November 1956 |
| Year introduced |
1976 |
1961 |
| Number produced |
1399 units |
1422 units |
| Average unit price |
$3 million |
$5 million |
| Wing area |
17.3 m² |
34.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
8.1 m |
8.2 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
14.5 m |
15.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
1700 km/h |
2350 km/h |
| Operational range |
891 km |
2,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,789 m |
17,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
11,187 kg |
12,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,349 kg |
6,740 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,588 kgf
|
1 x 4,300 kgf
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Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 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 III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 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 III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 entered service first in 1961, 15 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1,399 units of the F-5E Tiger II.
