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Mirage 2000 vs Nesher

Mirage 2000 vs Nesher at a glance — top speed 2,336 vs 2,573 km/h, range 3,335 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 17,500 vs 13,500 kg, built 601 vs 61 units.

Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000Full specs
IAI Nesher combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 NesherFull specs
Specifications
Mirage 2000 Nesher
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault IAI
First flight 1 March 1978 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1983 1971
Number produced 601 units 61 units
Average unit price $23 million --
Wing area 41.0 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 8.2 m
Height 5.2 m 4.3 m
Length 14.4 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2336 km/h 2573 km/h
Operational range 3,335 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 18,300 m 17,680 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 6,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 9,697 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Nesher?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 237 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Nesher?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Nesher?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Nesher's 17,680 meters (58,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Nesher?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the Nesher's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Nesher?
The Nesher is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Nesher?
The Nesher entered service first in 1971, 12 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Nesher?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 61 units of the Nesher.