Mirage 4000 vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Overview

The Mirage 4000 and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,445 km/h for the Mirage 4000 vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage 4000 has an operational range of 2,000 km vs 2,400 km for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage 4000 operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 17,000 m for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. At 32,000 kg MTOW, the Mirage 4000 is 2.7x the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.

The Mirage 4000 has been produced in 1 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. Unit cost is $35M for the Mirage 4000 vs $5M for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 first flew 23 years before the Mirage 4000 (1956 vs 1979).

Mirage 4000

French delta-winged fighter prototype, designed in the late 1970s, not adopted or deployed in any operational military roles.
Dassault Mirage 4000 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 9 March 1979
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $35 million
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Mirage III / 5 / 50

French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War.
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1422 units
Average unit price $5 million
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Mirage 4000

Wing area 72.7 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.9 m â—‰
Height 6.0 m â—‰
Length 18.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2445 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 32,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,490 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,550 kgf â—‰

Mirage III / 5 / 50

Wing area 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.2 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 15.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2350 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,740 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,300 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,445 km/h compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 2,350 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the Mirage 4000's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,000 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage 4000 is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50 at $5.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mirage 4000 or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1 units of the Mirage 4000.

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