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Mirage 2000 vs Su-17 Fitter

Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
Mirage 2000 Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Sukhoi
First flight 1 March 1978 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1983 1971
Number produced 601 units 2867 units
Average unit price $23 million $6 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.0 m
Height 5.2 m 4.5 m
Length 14.4 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2336 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,550 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 18,300 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 9,697 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The Mirage 2000 and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000 vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The Mirage 2000 has an operational range of 1,550 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter. At 17,500 kg MTOW, the Mirage 2000 is 2.2x the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.

The Mirage 2000 has been produced in 601 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. Unit cost is $23M for the Mirage 2000 vs $6M for the Su-17 Fitter. The Su-17 Fitter first flew 12 years before the Mirage 2000 (1966 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 196 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter 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 Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.