Mirage 2000 vs Mirage 4000

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).

French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars.
Dassault Mirage 2000 Combat profile drawing
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.
Dassault Mirage 4000 Combat profile drawing
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—‰
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 5,550 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.