Kfir vs Mirage III / 5 / 50
| Israeli fighter aircraft, known for its late Cold War-era operations, notable for South American and Sri Lankan combat deployment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 4 June 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 220 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 17 November 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1422 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2440 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,285 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,393 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,740 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,300 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Kfir or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kfir or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kfir or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Kfir has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kfir or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Kfir or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kfir or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Kfir or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 entered service first in 1961, 13 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kfir or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.