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Kfir vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Kfir vs Mirage III / 5 / 50 at a glance — top speed 2,440 vs 2,350 km/h, range 1,000 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 16,200 vs 12,000 kg, built 220 vs 1,422 units.

IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
Specifications
Kfir Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Dassault
First flight 4 June 1973 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1974 1961
Number produced 220 units 1422 units
Average unit price $20 million $5 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 15.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2440 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,200 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,285 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,119 kgf 1 x 6,200 kgf
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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 3,335 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.