Mirage 2000 vs Mirage III / 5 / 50
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Specifications
|
Mirage 2000 |
Mirage III / 5 / 50 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇫🇷 France |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dassault |
Dassault |
| First flight |
1 March 1978 |
17 November 1956 |
| Year introduced |
1983 |
1961 |
| Number produced |
601 units |
1422 units |
| Average unit price |
$23 million |
$5 million |
| Wing area |
41.0 m² |
34.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.1 m |
8.2 m |
| Height |
5.2 m |
4.5 m |
| Length |
14.4 m |
15.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
2336 km/h |
2350 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,550 km |
2,400 km |
| Service ceiling |
18,300 m |
17,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
17,500 kg |
12,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
7,500 kg |
6,740 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 9,697 kgf
|
1 x 6,200 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 1,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 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 III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.
