F-84 Thunderjet vs Mirage 4000

The F-84 Thunderjet and the Mirage 4000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Dassault respectively. The Mirage 4000 reaches 2,445 km/h — 2.4x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 km vs 2,000 km for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 32,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage 4000 is 3.0x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 1 for the Mirage 4000. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $35M for the Mirage 4000. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 33 years before the Mirage 4000 (1946 vs 1979).

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 🇺🇸 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 delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
Dassault Mirage 4000 Combat profile drawing
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 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 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-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,444 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or Mirage 4000?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.