Mirage 2000 vs Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta

Overview

The Mirage 2000 and the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000 vs 1,700 km/h for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 14,600 m for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. At 17,500 kg MTOW, the Mirage 2000 is 3.4x the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.

The Mirage 2000 has been produced in 601 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. Unit cost is $23M for the Mirage 2000 vs $12M for the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta. The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta first flew 23 years before the Mirage 2000 (1955 vs 1978).

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 experimental jet fighter from the 1950s, never deployed in combat or operational use.
Dassault Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 25 June 1955
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $12 million
Wing area 41.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m
Height 5.2 m
Length 14.4 m
Maximum speed 2336 km/h
Operational range 1,550 km
Service ceiling 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,626 kgf
Wing area 27.1 m²
Wingspan 7.3 m
Height -- m
Length 12.8 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 14,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,150 kg
Empty weight 3,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 980 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 14,600 meters (47,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 5,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta entered service first in 1961, 22 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta?
The Mirage I / MD-550 Mystère Delta has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.