F-84 Thunderjet vs Mirage 2000

Overview

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Dassault respectively.

The Mirage 2000 reaches 2,336 km/h β€” 2.3x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet.

The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 32 years before the Mirage 2000 (1946 vs 1978).

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 7524 units
Average unit price $1.4 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 24.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1001 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,080 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,344 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 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-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,335 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 2000?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 33 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 2000?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.