F-84 Thunderjet vs Mirage 4000

Overview

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 β€” 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 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 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 πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 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 72.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.9 m β—‰
Height 6.0 m β—‰
Length 18.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2445 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,490 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,550 kgf β—‰

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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.