JF-17 Thunder vs Mirage 2000
| Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
| First flight | 25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 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 | 24.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,411 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JF-17 Thunder by Shimin Gu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 376 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage 2000?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1983, 24 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.