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F/A-18 Hornet vs Mirage 2000

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
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Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Dassault
First flight 18 November 1978 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1983 1983
Number produced 1480 units 601 units
Average unit price $29 million $23 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 9.1 m
Height 4.7 m 5.2 m
Length 17.1 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2336 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 1,550 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 17,500 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 1 x 9,697 kgf
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Overview

The F/A-18 Hornet and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 Hornet vs 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000. The F/A-18 Hornet has an operational range of 2,017 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 15,000 m for the F/A-18 Hornet.

The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in 1,480 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $29M for the F/A-18 Hornet vs $23M for the Mirage 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 421 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or Mirage 2000?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a longer range at 2,017 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 1,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or Mirage 2000?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or Mirage 2000?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or Mirage 2000?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1983, 0 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or Mirage 2000?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.