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La-7 Fin vs Mirage IV

La-7 Fin vs Mirage IV at a glance — top speed 661 vs 2,340 km/h, range 665 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 3,315 vs 33,745 kg, built 5,753 vs 66 units.

Lavochkin La-7 Fin combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IVFull specs
Specifications
La-7 Fin Mirage IV
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lavochkin Dassault
First flight 1 February 1944 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1944 1964
Number produced 5753 units 66 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 17.6 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m 11.9 m
Height 2.5 m 5.4 m
Length 8.6 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 661 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 665 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 10,450 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,315 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 2,638 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,380 kW 2 x 7,200 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the La-7 Fin or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the La-7 Fin's 661 km/h, a difference of 1,679 km/h.
Which has longer range, the La-7 Fin or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the La-7 Fin's 665 km.
Which can fly higher, the La-7 Fin or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the La-7 Fin's 10,450 meters (34,284 ft).
Which is heavier, the La-7 Fin or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the La-7 Fin's 3,315 kg.
Which is larger, the La-7 Fin or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the La-7 Fin's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the La-7 Fin or Mirage IV?
The La-7 Fin entered service first in 1944, 20 years before the Mirage IV which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the La-7 Fin or Mirage IV?
The La-7 Fin has been produced in greater numbers with 5,753 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.