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Mirage 2000 vs Mirage 4000

Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
Dassault Mirage 4000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 4000
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Specifications
Mirage 2000 Mirage 4000
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 1 March 1978 9 March 1979
Year introduced 1983 --
Number produced 601 units 1 units
Average unit price $23 million $35 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 72.7 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 11.9 m
Height 5.2 m 6.0 m
Length 14.4 m 18.7 m
Maximum speed 2336 km/h 2445 km/h
Operational range 1,550 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 18,300 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg 32,000 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 13,490 kg
Total thrust 1 x 9,697 kgf 2 x 11,100 kgf
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Overview

The Mirage 2000 and the Mirage 4000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000 vs 2,445 km/h for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 2000 has an operational range of 1,550 km vs 2,000 km for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,300 m for the Mirage 2000.

The Mirage 2000 has been produced in 601 units vs 1 for the Mirage 4000. Unit cost is $23M for the Mirage 2000 vs $35M for the Mirage 4000. The Mirage 2000 first flew 1 years before the Mirage 4000 (1978 vs 1979).

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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.