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Mirage 2000 vs Mirage IV

Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
Dassault Mirage IV combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage IV
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Specifications
Mirage 2000 Mirage IV
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Dassault
First flight 1 March 1978 17 June 1959
Year introduced 1983 1964
Number produced 601 units 66 units
Average unit price $23 million $15 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 78.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 11.9 m
Height 5.2 m 5.4 m
Length 14.4 m 23.5 m
Maximum speed 2336 km/h 2340 km/h
Operational range 1,550 km 1,240 km
Service ceiling 18,300 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg 33,745 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 9,697 kgf 2 x 9,400 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000 vs 2,340 km/h for the Mirage IV. The Mirage 2000 has an operational range of 1,550 km vs 1,240 km for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV 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 66 for the Mirage IV. Unit cost is $23M for the Mirage 2000 vs $15M for the Mirage IV. The Mirage IV first flew 19 years before the Mirage 2000 (1959 vs 1978).

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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.