MD-450 Ouragan vs Mystère IV

French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War.
Picture of MD-450 Ouragan
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 28 February 1949
Year introduced 1952
Number produced 567 units
Average unit price $1 million
French jet fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistan War.
Picture of Mystère IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 28 September 1952
Year introduced 1954
Number produced 411 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
Wing area 23.8 m²
Wingspan 13.2 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 10.7 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h
Operational range 450 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,900 kg
Empty weight 4,142 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,263 kgf
Profile drawing of Dassault MD-450 Ouragan
Wing area 32.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 4.6 m
Length 14.8 m
Maximum speed 1120 km/h
Operational range 915 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,320 kg
Empty weight 7,140 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,334 kgf
Profile drawing of Dassault Mystère IV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-450 Ouragan or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is faster with a maximum speed of 1,120 km/h compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-450 Ouragan or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a longer range at 915 km compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-450 Ouragan or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-450 Ouragan or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,320 kg compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 7,900 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-450 Ouragan or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MD-450 Ouragan or Mystère IV?
The Mystère IV is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the MD-450 Ouragan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MD-450 Ouragan or Mystère IV?
The MD-450 Ouragan entered service first in 1952, 2 years before the Mystère IV which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-450 Ouragan or Mystère IV?
The MD-450 Ouragan has been produced in greater numbers with 567 units compared to 411 units of the Mystère IV.