Mirage 2000 vs Mirage 4000
| French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 March 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 601 units |
| Average unit price | $23 million |
| French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 9 March 1979 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 72.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2445 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 32,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,490 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,100 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 1,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage 2000's 18,300 meters (60,039 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage 4000?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.