JF-17 Thunder vs Mirage F1

Overview

The JF-17 Thunder and the Mirage F1 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by CAC / PAC and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the JF-17 Thunder vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage F1. The JF-17 Thunder has an operational range of 900 km vs 425 km for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 16,700 m for the JF-17 Thunder.

The JF-17 Thunder has been produced in 144 units vs 726 for the Mirage F1. Unit cost is $30M for the JF-17 Thunder vs $8M for the Mirage F1. The Mirage F1 first flew 37 years before the JF-17 Thunder (1966 vs 2003).

Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
CAC / PAC JF-17 Thunder Combat profile drawing
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 tactical fighter jet, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in various intercontinental conflicts.
Dassault Mirage F1 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 726 units
Average unit price $8 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—‰
Wing area 25.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.5 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2350 km/h â—‰
Operational range 425 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,024 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,550 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage F1?
The JF-17 Thunder has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Mirage F1's 425 km.
Which can fly higher, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,200 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage F1?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Mirage F1 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 entered service first in 1973, 34 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JF-17 Thunder or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has been produced in greater numbers with 726 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.