Mirage 2000 vs Mirage IV
| 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 strategic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, renowned for nuclear deterrence patrols. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 17 June 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 66 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 78.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2340 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,240 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,745 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,400 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is faster with a maximum speed of 2,340 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the Mirage IV's 1,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV 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 IV?
The Mirage IV has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,745 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV is longer at 23.5 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the Mirage IV at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage IV entered service first in 1964, 19 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Mirage IV?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 66 units of the Mirage IV.