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Mirage 2000 vs Typhoon

Mirage 2000 vs Typhoon at a glance — top speed 2,336 vs 2,495 km/h, range 3,335 vs 3,790 km, max takeoff weight 17,500 vs 23,500 kg, built 601 vs 589 units.

Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
Specifications
Mirage 2000 Typhoon
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault Eurofighter
First flight 1 March 1978 27 March 1994
Year introduced 1983 2003
Number produced 601 units 589 units
Average unit price $23 million $90 million
Wing area 41.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 11.0 m
Height 5.2 m 5.3 m
Length 14.4 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2336 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 3,335 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 18,300 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 17,500 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 9,697 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 2000 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 2000 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 3,790 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 3,335 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 2000 or Typhoon?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the Typhoon's 16,765 meters (55,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 2000 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 2000 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 2000 or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the Mirage 2000 or Typhoon?
The Mirage 2000 entered service first in 1983, 20 years before the Typhoon which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 2000 or Typhoon?
The Mirage 2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 601 units compared to 589 units of the Typhoon.