Mirage 2000 vs Tornado
| 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 |
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 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 | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 17,872 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 84 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 1,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 3 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.